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/ËsÉvÉrÉns/. noun. Learner's definition of SEVERANCE. [singular] formal. 1. : the act of ending someone's employment. â usually used before another noun. a severance of employment. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. severance pay [=money given to someone who has been fired or laid off from a job]. She received a good severance package [=money and other benefits given when employment is ended] when she was laid off.
Severance is a specified amount of money you would receive in the event of being laid off or taking voluntary, early retirement; you'd earn the payment in addition to your salary. If you quit your job, however, you'd be ineligible for severance pay.Lindsay Olson.n general, a severance package is designed to ease the pain of being fired or laid off. The money can help tide you over until you find your next job, and can keep you from worrying about how you will pay your bills in the meantime.