Definition of departure
1a (1) : the act or an instance of departing (2) archaic : deathb : a setting out (as on a new course)
2 : divergence 2 a departure from tradition
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Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
15th Century
First Known Use of departure
15th century
DEPARTURE Defined for Kids
departure
playDefinition of departure for Students
1 : an act of leaving or setting out We waved upon the ship's departure.
2 : an act of turning away or aside (as from a way of doing things) a departure from tradition
Law Dictionary
departure
Legal Definition of departure
: a failure to follow : a deviation from a course or standard an upward departure from the sentencing guidelines
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