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Webster 1913 Edition


Disunion

Dis-un′ion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
dis-
+
union
: cf. F.
désunion
.]
1.
The termination of union; separation; disjunction;
as, the
disunion
of the body and the soul
.
2.
A breach of concord and its effect; alienation.
Such a
disunion
between the two houses as might much clou[GREEK] the happiness of this kingdom.
Clarendon.
3.
The termination or disruption of the union of the States forming the United States.
I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of
disunion
.
D. Webster.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disunion

DISUNION

,
Noun.
Disyunion. [dis and union.] Separation; disjunction; or a state of not being united. It sometimes denotes a breach of concord, and its effect, contention.

Definition 2024


disunion

disunion

English

Noun

disunion (plural disunions)

  1. separation of a union