1. 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.