secede
to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc.
Origin of secede
1Other words from secede
- se·ced·er, noun
- un·se·ced·ed, adjective
- un·se·ced·ing, adjective
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How to use secede in a sentence
The flags honored the date when North Carolina seceded from the Union.
When southern states seceded, causing a Civil War in the United States, these slaveholding tribal members fought with the Confederacy, as others sided with the Union or tried to remain neutral.
My Ancestors Were Enslaved—But Their Freedom Came at a Price for Others | Alaina E. Roberts | April 14, 2021 | TimeThe seven states that seceded before Inauguration Day 1861 interpreted that policy position as the first step to abolishing slavery altogether.
Politicians Quote Abraham Lincoln a Lot. Historians Say They Don't Always Do His Words Justice | Olivia B. Waxman | February 11, 2021 | TimeSeven states had already seceded from the Union to set up an “alternate” government, as Holzer put it in an interview.
Lincoln’s first inauguration met with threats of kidnapping, killing and militias | Michael Ruane | January 15, 2021 | Washington PostHe didn’t say where he’s heard anyone float the notion of states seceding, let alone spell out how such a neo-Civil War separation might take place.
Secession? Rush Limbaugh floats a startling notion — then quickly backs off. | Paul Farhi | December 11, 2020 | Washington Post
A third group, Al-Hirak Al Janoubi, is gaining ground with calls for southern Yemen to secede.
Yemen’s a Model All Right—For Disaster | Michael Shank , Casey Harrity | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHongkongers aren't asking to secede from China, but Beijing's faulty calculus is only alienating the city.
I voted today because after what happened in Odessa and Mariupol, unity of Ukraine is impossible and it is better to secede.
This time, the heirs of the Confederacy have learned that is more effective to suborn the government than secede.
The South Has Indeed Risen Again and It’s Called the Tea Party | Jack Schwartz | December 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTVoters in a corner of Colorado will vote Tuesday on whether to secede from the state.
Louisiana may secede, if she choose, form a foreign alliance, and hold the mouth of the Mississippi.
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster | Daniel WebsterNo one answered to the alleged fear of oppression and tyranny that the State could nullify or secede.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William LoringQuincys declaration contains no assertion of the sovereignty of a State, or right to secede at will.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William LoringHer convention, called for the purpose of considering the matter, voted not to secede.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William LoringFor an hour or two he thought that he must gently secede from all private councils with the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister | Anthony Trollope
British Dictionary definitions for secede
/ (sɪˈsiːd) /
(intr often foll by from) (of a person, section, etc) to make a formal withdrawal of membership, as from a political alliance, church, organization, etc
Origin of secede
1Derived forms of secede
- seceder, noun
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