severance

noun

sev·er·ance ˈse-və-rən(t)s

ˈsev-rən(t)s

Synonyms of severance next

: the act or process of severing : the state of being severed

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The contract also says if the board fires Martinez without citing a reason, that allows the more than $350,000 per year CEO to stay for another six months and get 20 weeks of severance. —

Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 This involves clearly explaining the reasons behind the decision, acknowledging the impact on employees and outlining any severance or benefits packages. —

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Ireland’s prime minister rejected the severance and declared his country was a peaceful nation. —

Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024 The Animation Guild is part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which obtained AI protections in its deal in June, among which was a provision requiring that if a worker loses their job due to AI, they are entitled to severance and retraining. —

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for severance