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definition of secede

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Secede (verb) — to formally withdraw from membership in an organization, political union, or state. Commonly used of a region or group that breaks away from a country, church, or alliance (e.g., "The province voted to secede."). Pronunciation: /sɪˈsiːd/. Forms: secedes, seceded, seceding.

Synonyms: withdraw, break away, leave. Antonym: remain, join. Note: not to be confused with "cede" (to give up something, often territory, usually voluntarily).