English Explanatory Dictionary

severance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of severing or the state of being severed.
  2. A separation.
  3. A severance payment.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ /ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-severance.wav /ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/

Word forms

severance severances severaunce

Etymology

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

Derived words

nonseverance severance tax
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