Dictionary entry

Disunion

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dis‐un″ion (?), n. [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� 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.