Disunion
Disunion , noun
[Prefix dis- + union: compare French 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{not transcribed} the happiness of this kingdom.
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.