Withdraw from a nation (6)

I believe the answer is:

secede

(Other definitions for secede that I've seen before include "leave union" , "Formally withdraw (from federal union)" , "Withdraw formally from membership of an organisation" , "Withdraw formally from membership or alliance" , "Break away (politically)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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