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severance

UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/

Translations

severancenoun
severances
pl
The severance of diplomatic relations was unexpected.
Разрыв дипломатических отношений был неожиданным.
выходное пособие
He received a generous severance after being laid off.
Он получил щедрое выходное пособие после увольнения.
Additional translations
разделение
отделение
Synonyms
separation
disconnection
division
detachment
break
termination
dismissal
discharge
severanceadjective
UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "severance pay", "severance agreement").
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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