secession

The act of seceding.

The withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the Union in 1860–1861, precipitating the US Civil War.

The act of seceding or withdrawing; withdrawal; retirement; seclusion; detachment; separation.

Specifically, the act of seceding or withdrawing from a religious or political organization or association; formal withdrawal.

In Scottish eccles. hist., the separation from the Established Church of Scotland which originated in 1733; hence, the whole body of the members of the Secession Church (which see, below).

In United States history, the attempted withdrawal, in 1860–61, of eleven States from the Union. See Confederate States, under confederate.

The act of seceding; separation from fellowship or association with others, as in a religious or political organization; withdrawal.

The withdrawal of a State from the national Union.

(in Scotland). See Seceder.

The act of seceding.