leave of absence

1. The period of time during which you are absent from work or duty (synset 115164090)
   "a ten day's leave to visit his mother"
   is a type of: time off - a time period when you are not required to work
   subtypes:

   • furlough - a temporary leave of absence from military duty
   • pass - (military) a written leave of absence
   • compassionate leave - (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death
   • sabbatical, sabbatical leave - a leave usually taken every seventh year
   • liberty, shore leave - leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
   • sick leave - a leave of absence from work because of illness
   • terminal leave - final leave before discharge from military service
   same as: leave

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