Secede is to separate or formally withdraw from a group or community. When the South wanted to leave the Union prior to the Civil War, this is an example of a situation where the South tried to secede. verb. 9. 7.
What is the full meaning of secede?
: to withdraw from an organization (such as a religious communion or political party or federation)
What is the origin of the word secede?
secede (v.)
1702, "to leave one's companions," from Latin secedere "go away, withdraw, separate; rebel, revolt," from se- "apart" (see secret (n.)) + cedere "to go" (from PIE root *ked- "to go, yield").