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secession

se·ces·sion [ si sésh'n ] (plural se·ces·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
formal withdrawal: a formal withdrawal from an organization, state, or alliance

[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin secession-< secedere (see secede)]

se·ces·sion·al adjective
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