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secede

[si-seed] / sɪˈsid /


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The article, under the pen name Bernard Dorrity and the title "Let's Secede from Texas," described the state as a "geographical hemorrhoid."

From Time Magazine Archive

If the General Government allows you peaceably and freely to Secede, neither Virginia, nor any other Southern State, would, in my opinion, follow you at present.

From The Great Conspiracy, Volume 2 by Logan, John Alexander

Secede, sē-sēd′, v.i. to go away: to separate one's self: to withdraw from fellowship or association.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Control, Secede, Vested Rights.—The officers of a church corporation have control of the business management for all civil purposes, excepting as otherwise provided by the articles of organization, charter, or by-laws of the corporation.

From The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law by Scanlan, Charles M.




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