Academic Leave
/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk liv/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal leave of absence granted to an individual, typically an employee or student in an academic institution, to pursue scholarly activities, research, or further education without losing employment status or academic standing.
She was granted academic leave to complete her doctoral research abroad.
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Academic leave is often governed by institutional policies specifying duration, eligibility, and conditions; it is distinct from sabbatical though sometimes overlapping in purpose.
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