departure meaning and definition

DEPARTURE noun

Definition of departure (noun)

1. the act of departing
   • synonyms: going, going away, leaving
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
   • "the deviation from the mean"
   • synonyms: deviation, difference, divergence
3. euphemistic expressions for death
   • "thousands mourned his passing"
   • synonyms: exit, expiration, going, loss, passing, release