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.