Lop off (5)
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'lop off' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sever that I've seen before include "Cut or break off, perhaps a relationship" , "Cut completely" , "split" , "Disconnect" , "Cut apart, maybe a relationship" .)
(Other definitions for chop that I've seen before include "Hew" , "Karate punch" , "Cut - a piece of meat" , "Cut into small pieces" , "Dissect" .)