leave; leave of absence




the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

"a ten day's leave to visit his mother"

Type of:
  • time off

Types:
  • furlough
  • pass
  • compassionate leave
  • sabbatical; sabbatical leave
  • shore leave; liberty
  • sick leave
  • terminal leave


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