n. [ L. secessio: cf. F. sécession. See Secede. ] 1. The act of seceding; separation from fellowship or association with others, as in a religious or political organization; withdrawal. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (U.S. Hist.) The withdrawal of a State from the national Union. [ 1913 Webster ]
Secession Church (in Scotland). See Seceder. [ 1913 Webster ]