severance (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛvərəns/
Definition
The action of ending a connection or relationship, especially a legal or employment one; the state of being separated or cut off.
Examples
The severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries was a shock to the international community.
He negotiated a severance agreement that included six months of salary.
The company offered a severance package to employees who agreed to leave voluntarily.
How to Use severance
- severance of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of ending a connection or relationship with something. — "The severance of ties with the past was difficult but necessary."
- severance package (collocation)
- A set of benefits offered to an employee upon termination of employment. — "He was offered a lucrative severance package to leave the company."
- severance pay (collocation)
- Money paid to an employee when their employment is terminated. — "The company is legally obligated to provide severance pay in cases of redundancy."
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