Secession Definition & Meaning
secession
- noun
- an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
- the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War
- formal separation from an alliance or federation
"Secession" in song lyrics
See how secession is used in real songs:
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"louisiana secession"
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"south carolina ordinance of secession"
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"what is secession"
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Words that rhyme with secession
Usage tips for "secession"
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