secede
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
Other meanings
To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
Synonyms
- break away
Related words
- seceder
- secession
Word history
From Latin "secedo".
Where this comes from
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