"leave of absence" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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