severance – the action of ending a connection or relationship

(Pronounced seh-vuh-ruhns)

To remember the definition of the word severance, use the following mnemonic:

Several items at once (severance) flew out of the window; at that point, I knew she was ending the relationship. 

Examples of severance in a sentence

The severance from his wife was far from civil. 

They offered a large sum of money for his immediate severance from the country. 

Due to their many shared assets the severance took much longer than they would've liked.