secede

• Sich formal von einem politischen oder religiösen Bund, Bündnis oder einer Organisation lossagen oder trennen. Bezeichnet den Austritt eines Gebiets oder einer Gruppe aus einem übergeordneten Staat oder Verband.

A verb used to indicate the act of formally withdrawing from a political or religious union, alliance, or organization.

1. Withdraw from a groupC1formal

   To formally withdraw from a political, religious, or other organization or union.

   Sich abspalten

   • The southern states decided to secede from the union.
   • Several members threatened to secede from the organization.
   • The region voted to secede and form its own government.

   Synonymebreak awaydefectleavepull outquitseparatewithdraw

   Antonymeaccedejoinremainstayunite