"separation allowance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: separation allowances [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} separation allowance (plural separation allowances)
  1. A sum of money paid regularly to support the dependents of a member of the military while he or she is serving away from home. Synonyms: family separation allowance
    Sense id: en-separation_allowance-en-noun-v5GUzB6f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30
  2. Money paid as compensation to someone whose employment has ended. Synonyms: separation pay, severance pay
    Sense id: en-separation_allowance-en-noun-IGMJH9ry

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