severance
- IPA[ˈsev(ə)rəns]
美式
- the action of ending a connection or relationship；the state of being separated or cut off
noun: severance, plural noun: severances
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the action of ending a connection or relationship the severance and disestablishment of the Irish Church a complete severance of links with the Republic
- ▪ the state of being separated or cut off she works on the feeling of severance, of being deprived of her mother
- ▪ dismissal or discharge from employment employees were offered severance terms
- ▪ short for severance pay
