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severance

UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/

Translations

severancenoun
severances
pl
The severance of the power line caused a blackout in the neighborhood.
La séparation de la ligne électrique a provoqué une panne de courant dans le quartier.
The severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries was unexpected.
La rupture des relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays était inattendue.
indemnité de départEmploi courant en contexte de licenciement ou de rupture de contrat.
He received a generous severance package after being laid off from his job.
Il a reçu une généreuse indemnité de départ après avoir été licencié.
Synonyms
break
disconnection
division
detachment
termination
dismissal
discharge
separation
severanceadjective
UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "severance pay", "severance agreement").
de départEn contexte juridique ou professionnel, notamment pour les indemnités de départ.
The company updated its severance policy to comply with new regulations.
L'entreprise a mis à jour sa politique de départ pour se conformer aux nouvelles réglementations.
Synonyms
separating
separative
severing
detaching
disjunctive
dissociative
disuniting

Definitions

severancenoun
The action of ending a connection or relationship.
The severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries was unexpected.
The state of being separated or cut off.
The severance of the power line caused a blackout in the neighborhood.
A sum of money paid to an employee upon termination of employment.
He received a generous severance package after being laid off from his job.
severanceadjective
Relating to or constituting severance pay, agreements, or other matters connected with termination or separation.
The company updated its severance policy to comply with new regulations.
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