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Severance vs Gratuity - What's the difference?

severance | gratuity |

As nouns the difference between gratuity and severance

is that gratuity is a reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation while severance is the act of severing or the state of being severed.

severance

English

Alternative forms

* severaunce

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of severing or the state of being severed.
  • A separation.
  • A severance payment.

    • Synonyms

    * (separation) separation * (severance payment) severance payment, severance pay

    gratuity

    English

    Noun

    (gratuities)
  • A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
  • (common usage ) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

    • Synonyms

    * contribution * cumshaw * donation * gift * grace

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuitous * gratuitously

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