secede

se·cede

verb \si-ˈsēd\

se·ced·edse·ced·ing

Definition of SECEDE

intransitive verb

: to withdraw from an organization (as a religious communion or political party or federation)

— se·ced·er noun

Examples of SECEDE

1. South Carolina seceded from the Union in 1860.

Origin of SECEDE

Latin secedere, from sed-, se- apart (from sed, se without) + cedere to go — more at suicide

First Known Use: 1749

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