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Definition severance in British English

severance noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsev(ə)rəns/
1

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

Example

the severance of all links with the regime

Synonyms and related words
a parting of the ways breakup bust-up
2

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
Definition severance in British English