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liquidazione

/likwidaˈtsjone/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

severance pay; clearance sale

  • Severance pay or end-of-employment indemnity (popular synonym of TFR)
  • The selling off of stock, often at reduced prices; clearance sale
  • The settlement of debts or winding up of a company

In a sentence

Ha investito la liquidazione per aprire un'attività in proprio.

He invested his severance pay to start his own business.

Il negozio di abbigliamento fa una liquidazione totale prima di chiudere.

The clothing store is having a total clearance sale before closing.

Quando riceverai la liquidazione dall'azienda?

When will you receive the severance pay from the company?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
liquidazionefeminine · singular
liquidazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In everyday work contexts, 'la liquidazione' commonly refers to the lump sum received when leaving a job.

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