What is another word for leavetaking?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːvɪtˌe͡ɪkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Leavetaking is a word that refers to the act of saying goodbye, departing or parting ways. However, there are different words that can be used as synonyms for leavetaking such as farewell, adieu, departure, exit, leave, withdrawal, decampment, and separation. Farewell is a common synonym that's often used to express goodbye to someone departing for a long time. Meanwhile, adieu is often used for a final goodbye, typically before a long separation. Departure, on the other hand, refers to leaving a place or destination. Separation, leave, and withdrawal commonly imply endings of relationships or leaving a group of people. Regardless of which synonym used, all convey a sense of saying goodbye or ending a phase of life.
