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Meaning of severance
The state or fact of being separated or cut off.
Etymology of severance
The word "severance" originated from the Old French word "sevrer", which means "to separate" or "to cut off"
It is derived from the Latin word "separare", which means "to separate" or "to divide"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of separating or cutting off something
Synonyms
termination
dismissal
layoff
firing
retrenchment
downsizing
redundancy
separation
divorce
split
partition
division
detachment
disconnection
cessation
ending
conclusion
finale
termination
release
liberation
freedom
independence
autonomy
self-governance
separation
severing
break
rupture
breach
rift
schism
fragmentation
dissolution
disintegration
demise
Definitions
- The act of severing or cutting off something, especially a part of something
- * The state of being separated or cut off, especially from a connection or relationship
- * A payment or sum of money paid to someone who is leaving a job, especially when they are being made redundant
Usage Examples
- The company offered a generous severance package to the employees who were being laid off
- * The severance of the contract was a result of the company's financial difficulties
- * The severance pay helped the former employee to get back on their feet
Antonyms
continuation
extension
renewal
reinstatement
restoration
reunification
reconciliation
merger
amalgamation
integration
unification
combination
fusion
connection
attachment
reunion
reconnection
reestablishment
revival
rebirth
regeneration