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separatism

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the political concept of a province withdrawing from Confederation and existing as a separate and independent state; also, advocacy of or support for this concept.

See: Parti Québécois,separation(meanings 1 and 2),Meech Lake Accord

Quotations

1961

Separatism is not new to Quebec.

1963

Separatism, of course, is still a long way from obtaining the support of the majority. There are still many people in the boondocks who haven't ever heard of it.

1966

Where does Quebec's special status end and separatism take over?