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departure

noun de·par·ture \di-ˈpär-chər\

Definition of DEPARTURE

a (1) : the act or an instance of departing (2) archaic : death

b : a setting out (as on a new course)

: divergence 2 <a departure from tradition>

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15th century

Synonyms: decamping, decampment, departing, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave, leave-taking, lighting out, outgo, parting, quitting, walking out

DEPARTURE Defined for Kids

noun de·par·ture \di-ˈpär-chər\

: an act of leaving or setting out <We waved upon the ship's departure.>

: an act of turning away or aside (as from a way of doing things) <a departure from tradition>

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