+**Secession** is the act of withdrawing from a larger political entity, often a state or federation. It represents a group's desire for self-governance, frequently driven by claims for [Self-determination](/wiki/self-determination) and the assertion of independent [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty).
+## See also
+- [Independence](/wiki/independence)
+- [Civil War](/wiki/civil_war)
+- [Nationalism](/wiki/nationalism)
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