leave-taking
nounUK /ˈliːvˌteɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈliːvˌteɪkɪŋ/
The act of saying goodbye when you go away from someone or somewhere.
Their leave-taking at the airport was full of hugs and tears.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal act of departing from a place or position.
The ambassador's leave-taking marked the end of her service abroad.
3. The moment when one person or group separates from another.
The leave-taking between the two friends was brief but warm.
4. A ceremony or occasion marking someone's departure.
The office held a small leave-taking for the retiring manager.