Definition of Severance

Noun: severance  se-v(u-)run(t)s

1. A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
   "they hoped to avoid a severance in relations";
   - rupture, breach, break, rift, falling out
    
2. The act of severing
   - severing
    
3. The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
   - dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking, chuck [Brit], heave-ho
    
4. A payment to compensate an employee when they leave employment before retirement

See also:
severalty
severances

Anagrams containing the word severance

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