Category:Secede

Se"cede", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Seceded; p. pr. & vb. n. Seceding.] Etym: [l. secedere, secessum; pref se- aside + cedere to go, move. See cede.]

Defn: to withdraw from fellowship, communion, or association; to Separate one's self by a solemn act; to draw off; to retire; Especially, to withdraw from a political or religious body.