seceded; seceding
: to withdraw from an organization (such as a religious communion or political party or federation)
seceder
noun
Examples of secede in a Sentence
South Carolina seceded from the Union in 1860.
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To break this stagnation, Nunavut should exercise its right to self-determination, secede from Canada, and merge with an independent Greenland to form a unified Inuit state.
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Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Texas secessionism Texas seceded from Mexico in 1836 and was an independent republic before joining the United States in 1845; this brief history of independence continues to resonate.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
When the South seceded from the United States in order to maintain slavery as a legal practice, Clemens left behind Hannibal and the steamships.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
China has reciprocated by supporting Serbia's claim on Kosovo, which seceded in 2008 and applied for EU membership in 2022.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
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Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Texas secessionism Texas seceded from Mexico in 1836 and was an independent republic before joining the United States in 1845; this brief history of independence continues to resonate.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
When the South seceded from the United States in order to maintain slavery as a legal practice, Clemens left behind Hannibal and the steamships.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
China has reciprocated by supporting Serbia's claim on Kosovo, which seceded in 2008 and applied for EU membership in 2022.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
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“Secede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secede. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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secede
verb
se·cede
si-ˈsēd 
seceded; seceding
: to withdraw from an organization (as a nation, church, or political party)
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