Definitions
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- noun A
temporary sanction used within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more severe than formalprobation but less severe thanexcommunication .
Etymologies
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disfellowship + -ment
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Examples
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The stake presidency is considering formal disciplinary action in your behalf, including the possibility of disfellowshipment and excommunication, because you are reported to have been in apostasy.
On Our Anniversary Weekend, and the Invitation from the Stake President. | Mind on Fire 2009
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Margaret Toscano, and was excommunicated (along with 4 others and 1 disfellowshipment) during the infamous "
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