Redundancy
In engineering, backup systems that prevent failure — good. In British employment law, your job ceasing to exist — bad. The same word, opposite emotional payloads, one confusing multinational meeting.
Heard in the wild
“The UK team was made redundant; the US team was 'impacted.'”
Tone check: Danger
Know your jurisdiction's vocabulary. 'Made redundant' carries legal rights; learn them before signing anything.