defrock

• Verbo que significa destituir alguém de seu cargo ou função, especialmente no contexto religioso, retirando-lhe o status de clérigo. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para remover alguém de uma posição oficial ou de destaque.

A verb meaning to remove a person from their position or role, especially in a religious or official context.

1. Remove from clerical officeC1formal

   To officially remove a priest or other member of the clergy from their position, often as a punishment for misconduct.

   Destituir do cargo eclesiástico

   • The bishop was defrocked after the scandal.
   • The church council voted to defrock the priest for his actions.
   • He faced the possibility of being defrocked for breaking his vows.

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