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secession

 

[ sɪˈsɛʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

Synonyms

breakaway, split, withdrawal

Examples of usage

  • Texas declared secession from the United States in 1861.
  • The secession of the southern states led to the American Civil War.
Context #2 | Noun

history

The withdrawal of eleven Southern states from the Union in 1860-61, leading to the Civil War.

Synonyms

breakup, division, split

Examples of usage

  • The secession crisis was a turning point in American history.
  • Abraham Lincoln opposed secession and fought to preserve the Union.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The act of a state formally leaving the Union or another political entity.

Synonyms

disunion, partition, separatism

Examples of usage

  • The legality of secession was a topic of debate after the Civil War.
  • International law has varying opinions on the legality of secession.

Translations

Translations of the word "secession" in other languages:

🇵🇹 secessão

🇮🇳 अलगाव

🇩🇪 Abspaltung

🇮🇩 pemisahan

🇺🇦 сецесія

🇵🇱 secesja

🇯🇵 分離

🇫🇷 sécession

🇪🇸 secesión

🇹🇷 ayrılma

🇰🇷 분리

🇸🇦 انفصال

🇨🇿 secesi

🇸🇰 secesia

🇨🇳 分裂

🇸🇮 secesija

🇮🇸 aðskilnaður

🇰🇿 бөліну

🇬🇪 სეცესია

🇦🇿 seçessiya

🇲🇽 secesión

Word origin

The term 'secession' originated from the Latin word 'secessio', which means 'withdrawal' or 'retirement'. The concept of secession has a long history, with examples ranging from ancient Rome to the American Civil War. Secession is often a contentious issue, as it involves the fragmentation of a political entity. The debate over the legality and morality of secession continues to be relevant in modern times, with various movements advocating for or against secession in different parts of the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,675, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.