secession

Definitions

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

The withdrawal of a group from a larger entity, such as a religious denomination or a political organization.

Examples

The political movement advocated for the peaceful secession of the region from the larger nation.

Tensions rose across the country as several states debated the legality of secession.

Synonyms

separation withdrawal breakaway partition disaffiliation departure schism

Antonyms

unification union integration amalgamation merger affiliation accession