departure departure /dɪˈpɑːrtʃɝ/

noun

1. () The act of departing  ( going , going away , leaving , departure )
   the act of departing
    The departure of the flight was delayed due to bad weather
   The departure of the flight was delayed due to bad weather
   
2. () A variation that deviates from the standard or norm  ( divergence , departure , deviation , difference )
   a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
    The deviation from the mean
   the deviation from the mean
   
3. Euphemistic expressions for death  ( departure , exit , expiration , going , loss , passing , release )
   euphemistic expressions for death
    Thousands mourned his passing
   thousands mourned his passing