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• GOLDEN PARACHUTE
  
  A clause in an executive employment contract that provides the executive with a lucrative severance package in the event of their termination. May include a continuation of salary, bonus and/or certain benefits and perquisites, as well as accelerated vesting of stock options. AKA: Golden handshake
  
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