disunion

American  

[dis-yoon-yuhn] / dɪsˈyun yən /

noun

1. a severance of union; separation; disjunction.

2. lack of unity; dissension.

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Etymology

Origin of disunion

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis- ¹ + union

Example Sentences

“To choose love over hate, unity over disunion, progress over retreat.”

From Seattle Times

Over the next three years, the country descended into disunion, followed by civil war.

From New York Times

“It was unjust, he had by then decided, “and was acquiesced in merely from a fear of disunion, while our government was still in its infant state.”

From Literature

“Twelve months ago this president said disagreement must not lead to disunion,” said Mr. McConnell.

From New York Times

But we don’t have to browse the latest titles to find fears of disunion.

From Washington Post