severance

Alternative forms

• severaunce

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/, /ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/

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• Rhymes: -ɛvɹəns

Noun

severance (countable and uncountable, plural severances)

1. The act of severing or the state of being severed.
2. A separation.
3. A severance payment.