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severance

noun

sev·​er·​ance ˈsev-rən(t)s How to pronounce severance (audio)
ˈse-və-
: the act or process of severing : the state of being severed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Knowing the business motive behind the quiet firing could also give this reader some financial leverage: A company eager to shed staff might be willing to speed the process with a severance package. Karla L. Miller, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 John Curp, who was Cincinnati's interim city manager for a little less than eight months, left the city with a $436,000 severance package − exactly what his city contract called for. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2022 The health care coverage and severance earned are based on different schedules. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2022 Many locals were furious when the Chateau Marmont fired most of its workers without severance and sought new hires at lower wages. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The statement comes after the organization declined to comment on whether Bryant received severance or health care coverage. Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 Executive chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley said in the e-mail to employees that Ford will provide severance benefits and significant help for the workers to find new jobs. Tom Krisher, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 The severance agreement contains a non-disclosure clause in which Kish and board members agree not to disparage each other. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2021 Rusty stays with Hayworth until Big Red fires her (with generous severance) over her criticism of a new paramour—then sends her poignant messages from around the globe, punctuated by occasional visits. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of severance was in the 15th century

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