'Disunion' definitions:

Definition of 'disunion'

From: WordNet
noun
The termination or destruction of union [ant: conjugation, jointure, unification, union, uniting]

Definition of 'Disunion'

From: GCIDE
  • Disunion \Dis*un"ion\, n. [Pref. dis- + union: cf. F. d['e]sunion.]
  • 1. The termination of union; separation; disjunction; as, the disunion of the body and the soul. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A breach of concord and its effect; alienation. [1913 Webster]
  • Such a disunion between the two houses as might much clou? the happiness of this kingdom. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The termination or disruption of the union of the States forming the United States. [1913 Webster]
  • I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion. --D. Webster. [1913 Webster]