leave of absence

noun phrase

: permission to be absent from duty or employment

: leave sense 1b

Examples of leave of absence in a Sentence

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But if your job adds stress or affects your ability to treat your disease, consider taking a medical leave of absence or quitting to prioritize your health.15 Look for other ways to keep busy, such as a new hobby, writing about your experiences, or volunteering if your energy allows. —

Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025 After Miller was benched in the third period of the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Nov. 17, the Canucks announced that Miller had taken a leave of absence on Nov. 20. —

Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 Stephanie initially took a leave of absence to prioritize her family, returning in 2022 when her father, Vince McMahon, was under investigation. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 The leadership changes are expected to take effect on Feb. 12, a week after Jalali begins her leave of absence in advance of her full resignation. —

Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for leave of absence

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of leave of absence was in 1756

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“Leave of absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20of%20absence. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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