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A 'separation allowance' provides financial compensation to individuals separated from their usual place of residence or dependents due to work or military service.

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Definition

C1Military

(formal, technical)Money paid to military personnel to cover additional expenses when they are required to be away from their dependents for extended periods.

Example

  • The soldier received a separation allowance while deployed overseas for six months.

C1Employment

(formal)A financial payment given to an employee who must live away from their usual residence for work purposes.

Example

  • The company provided a separation allowance to employees working on the remote project site.

C1Employment Termination

(formal)Compensation provided to employees to assist with the transition period after their employment has ended.

Example

  • The severance package included a separation allowance to help cover living expenses during the job search.