severance

noun

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

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Citi’s expenses rose 2% year over year to $13.6 billion, largely due to higher severance and technology investments. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2025 They've been offered a severance and job placement assistance, the email to members said. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025 Their regular income is the roughly $5,000 Levine gets each month from his pension, and the severance Ginger has until the end of September after resigning from her federal job. Melissa Chan, NBC news, 14 June 2025 The Role Of Executive Contracts Executives are more likely to have detailed employment contracts that outline the terms of their compensation, severance and grounds for termination. Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for severance

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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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“Severance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/severance. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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severance

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

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