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Definition of severance noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

severance

noun

NAmE//ˈsɛvrəns//

, NAmE//ˈsɛvərəns//

[singular, uncountable] (formal)

1the act of ending a connection or relationship the severance of diplomatic relations

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2the act of ending someone's work contract employees given notice of severance severance pay/terms

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