Leave of Absence
/ˈliːv əv əbˈsɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal permission granted to an employee or student to be absent from work or duty for a specified period.
She was granted a leave of absence to care for her newborn child.
- (n.) A period during which such permission is in effect, not constituting termination or abandonment of employment or enrollment.
During his leave of absence, his job position was held open.
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Commentary
Typically requires formal approval and may be with or without pay; precise terms often governed by employment or institutional policies.
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