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secede

intransitive verb se·cede \si-ˈsēd\

: to separate from a nation or state and become independent

se·ced·edse·ced·ing

Full Definition of SECEDE

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

— se·ced·er noun

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

First Known Use: 1749

SECEDE Defined for Kids

verb se·cede \si-ˈsēd\

se·ced·edse·ced·ing

: to end an association with an organization (as a country)

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