1. to remove the religious character or control from (an institution, practice, or person); to make secular or lay
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'laicize'; often used in religious or institutional contexts

Examples

• The government voted to laicise the school system by removing mandatory religious instruction.
• Many European nations began to laicise their public institutions during the 19th century.
• The church's decision to laicise certain administrative roles sparked debate among clergy.
• Educational reformers sought to laicise the curriculum to make it more inclusive.
• As society modernized, there was pressure to laicise marriage ceremonies and other traditions.