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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

severance

/ˈsɛvərəns/ noun · British & US
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What does severance mean?

noun

The act of cutting or separating something, especially a person's employment or a relationship. A payment made to an employee when their employment is terminated.

Example

"The company offered a generous severance package to the laid-off employees."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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