severance

[sev-er-uhns, sev-ruhns] / ˈsɛv ər əns, ˈsɛv rəns /

NOUN

division

Synonyms

STRONG

analysis apportionment autopsy bisection breaking carving demarcation detachment diagnosis disjunction disjuncture dismemberment dissolution distribution disunion divorce divorcement parceling parting partition reduction rupture segmentation selection separation split subdivision vivisection

WEAK

breaking down breaking up contrasting cutting up departmentalizing detaching disparting disseverance disseverment distinguishing disuniting dividing rending separating splitting up

Antonyms

STRONG

attachment closing closure combination connection juncture marriage union

Example Sentences

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Alaska draws revenue from oil-and-gas production both from royalties and through a progressive severance tax, which means the tax grows as the price of crude climbs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jones told MPs Lord Mandelson's position on severance pay was "inappropriate and unacceptable".

From BBC

Civil servants, such as those employed in ambassadorial roles, can be eligible for severance packages when their employment is terminated.

From BBC

The charge is primarily associated with employee severance costs, most of which were recognized in its current quarter, Nike said in a Thursday filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starbucks said that its employees who decline to relocate will be eligible for severance, and can pursue new roles as they become available.

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