SECEDES

Verb

secedes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of secede

Source: Wiktionary


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.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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EARTHSHAKING

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