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severance /ˈsɛv(ə)r(ə)ns /noun [mass noun]1The action of ending a connection or relationship: the severance and disestablishment of the Irish Church [count noun]: a complete severance of links with the Republic...- There was nothing to show that the severance of that relationship would have on-going traumatic effects for the child.
- The political map of Roscommon is once again about to be redrawn with the severance of Longford and the addition of South Leitrim.
- Finally, severance of the objectionable part seems inappropriate.
1.1The state of being separated or cut off. 1.2Dismissal or discharge from employment: [as modifier]: employees were offered severance terms...- Voluntary severance terms provide for four weeks pay per year of service up to a maximum of two years of service.
- It is understood that the staff have been offered attractive severance terms.
- Employees in positions that were now redundant would be offered voluntary severance and there would be no forced redundancies.
1.3 short for severance pay.For many, the most valuable items will be the cash severance and outplacement services....- ‘Our severance and unemployment were contingent on training the replacements,’ she says.
- He suggests asking for additional salary, increased severance, or payment during the period of the restrictive covenant.
2Division by cutting or slicing. OriginLate Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, based on Latin separare (see sever). Rhymesirreverence, reverence |