Secession

Pronunciation: /sɪˈsɛʃən/

Definitions of Secession

noun the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state

Example Sentences

A1 Secession is when a group of people decide to leave a country.

A2 The secession of the southern states led to the American Civil War.

B1 The region declared secession from the country, sparking a political crisis.

B2 The secession movement gained momentum, with more regions joining in the call for independence.

C1 The secessionist movement was met with strong opposition from the government.

C2 The secession of the province had long-lasting effects on the country's political landscape.

Examples of Secession in a Sentence

formal The secession of the Southern states from the Union led to the American Civil War.

informal The secession of that group from the club caused quite a stir.

slang The secession of the band member was a real bummer.

figurative The secession of the company's top talent will have a huge impact on their success.

Grammatical Forms of Secession

• past tense: seceded
• plural: secessions
• comparative: more secessionist
• superlative: most secessionist
• present tense: secedes
• future tense: will secede
• perfect tense: has seceded
• continuous tense: is seceding
• singular: secession
• positive degree: secessionist
• infinitive: secede
• gerund: seceding
• participle: seceding

Origin and Evolution of Secession

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Secession' originated from the Latin word 'secessio', which means withdrawal or separation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of Roman history to describe the withdrawal of plebeians from the patrician order, the term 'secession' evolved to represent the act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger group or organization, often in a political or social context.