leave of absence
Americannoun
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permission to be absent from duty, employment, service, etc.; leave.
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the length of time granted in such permission.
a two-year leave of absence.
noun
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permission to be absent from work or duty
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the period of absence
Etymology
Origin of leave of absence
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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I took a leave of absence and recently changed to a position with less responsibility, but that did not help.
From MarketWatch
Matsumoto has been serving on the White House Council of Economic Advisors after taking a leave of absence from the BLS.
From MarketWatch
The networking platform for medical professionals cut its full-year sales outlook and said its chief financial officer was taking a temporary leave of absence.
From Barron's
The fast-growing artificial intelligence company fired the executive, Ryan Beiermeister, in early January, following a leave of absence, according to people familiar with the matter.
I was 40 on a leave of absence from my high-profile executive marketing job.
From Los Angeles Times
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