golden handshake

/ˌˈgoʊldən ˌhæn(d)ˈʃeɪk/
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Definitions of golden handshake
  1. noun
    a lucrative severance agreement offered to an employee (usually as an incentive to retire)
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    type of:
    severance agreement
    an agreement on the terms on which an employee will leave
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