Departure (noun)

1. The act of leaving a place, especially in order to start a journey.
2. The time at which a journey begins, especially an aircraft or train.
3. The leaving of a job or position.
4. A departure from a previously held opinion, course of action, or principle.
5. The death of a person.

Origin:

From the old french word 'departir' meaning 'to depart, to go away'.

Examples:

1. The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour due to technical issues.
2. Her departure from the company was a big loss to the team.
3. The departure from tradition was greeted with both excitement and skepticism.
4. His departure from this world was mourned by all who knew him.
5. The departure lounge was crowded with travelers awaiting their flights.