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golden handshake

noun

: a large amount of money that a company gives to an employee who is leaving the company

Full Definition of GOLDEN HANDSHAKE

:  a generous severance agreement given especially as an inducement to early retirement
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First Known Use of GOLDEN HANDSHAKE

1960

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