1. to formally withdraw from membership in a group, organization, or political union
Usage: often used in political contexts

Examples

• Several southern states seceded from the Union before the Civil War.
• The province threatened to secede from the country over tax disputes.
• Members of the organization voted to secede and form their own group.
• The region’s desire to secede grew stronger after years of political disagreements.
• Economic pressures led the territory to consider whether to secede.
• The colony decided to secede from the empire and declare independence.