Definition of leave of absence Leave of absence
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What does leave of absence mean?
WordNet
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| 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" | ||
| leave | ||
| time off a time period when you are not required to work; "he requested time off to attend his grandmother's funeral" | ||
| furlough a temporary leave of absence from military duty | ||
| pass (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled" | ||
| compassionate leave (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death | ||
| sabbatical, sabbatical leave a leave usually taken every seventh year | ||
| shore leave, liberty leave granted to a sailor or naval officer | ||
| sick leave a leave of absence from work because of illness | ||
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Wiktionary 
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leave of absence
The permission which officers of the army obtain to absent themselves from duty. In the U. S. service an officer is entitled to 30 days’ leave in each year on full pay. This time he may permit to accumulate for a period not exceeding 4 years. An officer, however, may enjoy 5 months’ continuous leave on full pay, provided the fifth month of such leave is wholly distinct from the four-year period within and for which the 4 months’ absence with full pay was enjoyed. An officer on leave over this time is entitled to half-pay only. -
leave of absence
See ABSENCE, LEAVE OF.
