From 1984’s “Newspeak” file…
“Disestablished”
— Page 171, Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2011-12 budget summary. By July 1, the fate of existing redvelopment agencies.
(That anything like being eliminated?)
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The word “disestablish” was first used in 1598 according to the OED.
Comment by Minivet — 1.12.2011 @ 4:19 pm
So does that mean our new Governor is practicing disestablishmentarianism?
Comment by Normal — 1.12.2011 @ 5:05 pm