noun [sing.,U] (formal)
1 the act of ending a connection or relationship:
the severance of diplomatic relations * the severance of Church and State
2 the act of ending sb's contract of employment:
employees given notice of severance * severance pay / terms
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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