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severance

se·ve·rance

UK/ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ US/ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/ uncommon

noun

1.

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

  • “they hoped to avoid a break in relations”
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2.

the act of severing

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Origin

From sever + -ance, from Middle English severaunce, from Anglo-Norman, Old French sevrance, from sevrer.

Phrases

  • severance tax

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