Definition
disaffiliation
noun
- the act or process of ending an affiliation or formal association with an organization, group, or institution
Usage: commonly used in religious, political, and organizational contexts
Examples
- The church's disaffiliation from the national denomination was approved by the congregation.
- Several universities announced their disaffiliation with the athletic conference.
- The political party faced disaffiliation from some of its longtime members.
- The disaffiliation process required formal notification and a transition period.
- After years of disagreement, the organization voted for disaffiliation from its parent body.
- The school's disaffiliation from the accrediting body raised concerns about its academic standing.