leave of absence
/ˌliv əv ˈæbsəns/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
A formal authorization to be away from one's work, school, or duties for a specific period of time.
She requested a six-month leave of absence to care for her ailing mother.
Will you be granted a leave of absence to finish your dissertation?
Collocations
- take a leave of absence
- grant a leave of absence
- request a leave of absence