What is another word for Disendowment?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɛndˈa͡ʊmənt] (IPA)

Disendowment refers to the act of removing or depriving someone of their property or endowment. There are several synonyms for this word that express the same meaning. For instance, the term "dispossession" describes the act of being dispossessed of one's property or belongings. Similarly, the word "divestment" means the process of removing assets or investments from a particular individual or organization. Another synonym for disendowment is "seizure," which refers to the act of taking something by force or authority. Additionally, "expropriation" is also a synonym for disendowment, describing the authority to take or seize property from a person without their consent. All these synonyms of disendowment have similar meanings, which involve taking something away from someone without their agreement or authorization.

What are the hypernyms for Disendowment?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Disendowment

Lord Russell had followed up his first letter to Mr. Chichester Fortescue by two more letters, in which he again advocated both the disestablishment and Disendowment of the Irish Church.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
At the meeting of 1889, for example, immediately after the eight-hour day amendment had been ruled out of order, another declaring "that Welsh disestablishment and Disendowment should be dealt with as soon as Irish Home Rule is attained," was adopted, without objection from the president, with the unanimous approval of the meeting.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
Perhaps we may venture to prophesy that the Disendowment of the national church will supply the next illustration on an imposing scale.
"On Compromise"
John Morley

Related words: Disendowment from the church, Disendowment list, Disendorment, Disendowment for the Mormon Church, Disendorous, Disendowments

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