Question

the root cede means go or yield. what does the word secede mean? to judge the legality of an issue to leave an association and become independent to unite with other groups for a common purpose

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "secede", we analyze the root "cede" (meaning go or yield) and the prefix "se-" (meaning apart/away). So "secede" implies moving away from a group. The first option relates to legal judgment (unrelated to "cede"), the third means uniting (opposite of moving away). The second option, "to leave an association and become independent", matches the root + prefix analysis.

Answer:

to leave an association and become independent