1. the action of ending a connection or relationship
2. money paid to an employee when their job is terminated
Usage: business

Examples

• The severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries was unexpected.
• She received six months of severance pay after being laid off.
• The company offered generous severance packages to encourage early retirement.
• The severance of the cable caused a complete power outage.
• His severance from the organization was handled professionally.
• The contract included a severance clause protecting employees.
• The severance of their partnership ended a decade of collaboration.