departure

[dih-pahr-cher] /dɪˈpɑr tʃər/
noun
1.
an act or instance of departing:
the time of departure; a hasty departure.
2.
divergence or deviation, as from a standard, rule, etc.:
a departure from accepted teaching methods.
3.
Navigation.
  1. the distance due east or west traveled by a vessel or aircraft.
  2. point of departure.
4.
Surveying. the length of the projection, on the east-west reference line, of a survey line.
5.
Archaic. death.
Origin
1375-1425; late Middle English < Old French departëure; compare Anglo-French departir (noun use of infinitive). See depart, -ure
Related forms
nondeparture, noun
predeparture, noun
Synonyms
1. leaving, going, exit, leave-taking.
Examples from the web for departure
  • His departure inspired more resignations and realignment plans, leaving the world's largest record company nearly paralyzed.
  • Start reading it in the departure lounge, skip the in-flight movie, and you'll be done on landing.
  • His scheduled departure is part of a system cost-cutting plan that requires some small campuses to share presidents.
  • In fact, the departure of a boss is often a sign that a board has failed too.
  • However, perhaps your comment gives away the reason for your departure.
  • Actual value of may vary based on point of departure.
  • His departure came as a disappointment to nonprofit-college lobbyists but not as a surprise.
  • Neat animals nonetheless, certainly a fascinating departure from the giant herbivores.
  • She also loved that new cherry color makes this a true departure from the familiar gold rudbeckia.
  • The new research marks a significant departure from previous studies.
British Dictionary definitions for departure

departure

/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/
noun
1.
the act or an instance of departing
2.
a deviation or variation from previous custom; divergence
3.
a project, course of action, venture, etc: selling is a new departure for him
4.
(nautical)
  1. the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel
  2. Also called point of departure. the latitude and longitude of the point from which a vessel calculates dead reckoning
5.
a euphemistic word for death
Word Origin and History for departure
n.

mid-15c., from Old French deporteure "departure," figuratively, "death," from departir (see depart) + -ure (see -ure).