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unfrock

un·frock [ un frók ] (past and past participle un·frocked, present participle un·frock·ing, 3rd person present singular un·frocks)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. religion remove ordained person from office: to remove an ordained person from office and duties as a punishment for doing something considered immoral or heretical

2. take away right from somebody: to take away from somebody the right to practice a profession

3. remove somebody from position: to remove somebody from an honorary or privileged position

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