Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secession

Noun

/sɪˈsɛʃən/

Definition

The act of withdrawing formally from a federation or body, especially a political one.

Examples

The state’s secession from the union led to significant political turmoil.
Many historians discuss the implications of the South’s secession during the Civil War.
The region voted for secession, seeking greater autonomy.

Meaning

Secession refers to the process where a group or region separates itself from a larger political entity to form a new independent entity or join another.