Secede
verb
To officially leave a group, organization or a country and become separate.
The southern states seceded from the Union during the Civil War.
verb
To officially leave a group, organization or a country and become separate.
The southern states seceded from the Union during the Civil War.
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Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about regions or states wanting to become independent from a larger political entity.
Catalonia has debated whether to secede from Spain.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Events
Study historical examples where 'secede' was key, like the American Civil War, for deeper understanding.
Many history books detail when Texas seceded from Mexico in 1836.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Considered a formal term, more likely found in written texts, such as legal documents or academic articles.
The treaty allowed the region the option to secede after a decade.
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Why was India split into...
The problems created by Partition went far beyond this immediate deadly aftermath. Many families who made temporary moves became permanently displaced, and borders continue to be disputed. In 1971, East Pakistan seceded and became the new country of Bangladesh.
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running hot you know lincoln even had to be snuck into washington dc to thwart a conspiracy to kill him it was called the baltimore plot before he took office so in his inaugural speech lincoln appeals to national unity to keep southern states from seceding
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How to revive your...
What truly makes us free is being bound to others in mutual aid and obligation, having to work things out the best we can in our neighborhoods and towns, as if our fates were entwined -- because they are -- as if we could not secede from one another,
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Why was India split into...
The problems created by Partition went far beyond this immediate deadly aftermath. Many families who made temporary moves became permanently displaced, and borders continue to be disputed. In 1971, East Pakistan seceded and became the new country of Bangladesh.
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
running hot you know lincoln even had to be snuck into washington dc to thwart a conspiracy to kill him it was called the baltimore plot before he took office so in his inaugural speech lincoln appeals to national unity to keep southern states from seceding
Video examples
How to revive your...
What truly makes us free is being bound to others in mutual aid and obligation, having to work things out the best we can in our neighborhoods and towns, as if our fates were entwined -- because they are -- as if we could not secede from one another,
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Quote examples
John Bachman
American Clergyman
The president said nothing about the views of government in regard to the possibility of Carolinas seceding. This however was frequently spoken of by other statesmen at the North. I think they were unanimous in this, that no army would be sent here.
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Corrine Brown
American Politician
Southern states in the confederacy were not ready to give up their fight to secede or give up their way of life, which was made possible in large part through the blood, sweat and tears of African slaves.
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Henry A. Wise
American Statesman
I will not nullify, I will not secede, but I will under sovereign State authority fight in the Union another revolutionary conflict for civil liberty, and a Union which will defend it.
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Dick Gregory
American Comedian
And we love to dance, especially that new one called the Civil War Twist. The Northern part of you stands still while the Southern part tries to secede.
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Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
The Confederacy was formed for the purpose of seceding from the Union because those states could not part with their rights to own slaves.
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John Bachman
American Clergyman
The president said nothing about the views of government in regard to the possibility of Carolinas seceding. This however was frequently spoken of by other statesmen at the North. I think they were unanimous in this, that no army would be sent here.
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Corrine Brown
American Politician
Southern states in the confederacy were not ready to give up their fight to secede or give up their way of life, which was made possible in large part through the blood, sweat and tears of African slaves.
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Henry A. Wise
American Statesman
I will not nullify, I will not secede, but I will under sovereign State authority fight in the Union another revolutionary conflict for civil liberty, and a Union which will defend it.
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Dick Gregory
American Comedian
And we love to dance, especially that new one called the Civil War Twist. The Northern part of you stands still while the Southern part tries to secede.
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Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
The Confederacy was formed for the purpose of seceding from the Union because those states could not part with their rights to own slaves.
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