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secession

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

Example sentence: The province's demand for independence led to a secession from the country.

Sense 2: The act of seceding or breaking away from an organization, group, or alliance.

Example sentence: The secession of several members weakened the unity of the trade union.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characterized by secession.

Example sentence: The secession movement gained momentum among disgruntled citizens.

Sense 2: Pertaining to the breach or division caused by secession.

Example sentence: The aftermath of the secession battle left a divided nation.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To withdraw formally from a federation or body.

Example sentence: The group threatened to secession if their demands were not met.

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