severance
noun
sev·er·ance
ˈse-və-rən(t)s 
ˈsev-rən(t)s
Examples of severance in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The union said full details of the agreement will be released upon ratification.
Union leadership said the top concerns for a new deal included proposals on pay, AI protections, benefits, and assurances for severance and layoff procedures.
—
Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 June 2025
Overland Park paid the officer severance and no charges were filed in the shooting.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
After she was fired, Mia hired an attorney and sought out severance.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Those unable or unwilling will be provided severance.
—Nick Mordowanec
kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for severance
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 June 2025
Overland Park paid the officer severance and no charges were filed in the shooting.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
After she was fired, Mia hired an attorney and sought out severance.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Those unable or unwilling will be provided severance.
—Nick Mordowanec
kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for severance
Cite this Entry
“Severance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/severance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
severance
noun
sev·er·ance
ˈsev-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the act or process of severing : the state of being severed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share