DISUNION
Source: 566, 567
disunion. Disunion, n. a separation, a breach of agreement
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Dis‐un″ion (?), n. [[Pref. dis- + union: cf. F. désunion.]] 1. 1. The termination of union; separation; disjunction; as, the disunion of the body and the soul.
2. 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. 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.