Noun
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.
Synonym: family separation allowance
Money paid as compensation to someone whose employment has ended.
The Mayor and Council will be entitled to a separation allowance upon completion of their term in office.
Workers who resign within thirty days after receiving a layoff notice are eligible for a separation allowance of two weeks’ salary for each year of service.
Synonyms: separation pay, severance pay