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departure

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de⋅par⋅ture

  [di-pahr-cher]
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–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.
a. the distance due east or west traveled by a vessel or aircraft.
b. 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 ME < OF departëure; cf. AF departir (n. use of inf.). See depart, -ure

Synonyms:
1. leaving, going, exit, leave-taking.

point of departure

 
–noun
1. Nautical. the precise location of a vessel, established in order to set a course, especially in beginning a voyage in open water.
2. a place to begin, as in a discussion, argument, etc.
Also called departure.

Origin:
1855–60
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de·par·ture   (dĭ-pär'chər)   
n.  

  1. The act of leaving.

  2. A starting out, as on a trip or a new course of action.

  3. A divergence or deviation, as from an established rule, plan, or procedure: ordered curry as a departure from his usual bland diet.

  4. Nautical The distance sailed due east or west by a ship on its course.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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