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severance.

The act of severing or the state of being severed.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɛv.ɹəns/UK/ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/UK/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/Canada, General-American/ˈsɛv.ɹəns/Canada, General-American
  1. The act of severing or the state of being severed.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A separation.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A severance payment.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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