“Due to the company's financial difficulties, John was granted severance from his position as a senior manager.”

“It is the mark left by the severance of a footstalk, which united the fruit to the parent plant.”

“I would take it easy for a few months and go scuba diving and windsurfing courtesy of my severance.”

“All severances will be effective June 1, 1996 unless senior management approves an extension of up to one year for work reasons.”