secession
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The formal withdrawal of a region or group from a larger political union or country.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The southern states' _____ from the union led directly to civil war."
Answer: secession
In your own words, what does "secession" mean?
The formal withdrawal of a region or group from a larger political union or country.
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