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Definition severance in American English

severance noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsev(ə)rəns/
1

a situation in which money is paid to a worker who is forced to leave a company because they are no longer needed

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
2

severance pay

Synonyms and related words
benefit bonus combat pay
3

the process of ending something such as a friendship or a relationship

Example

Republicans have been calling for the severance of all links with the regime.

Synonyms and related words
a parting of the ways breakup get the boot
Definition severance in American English