leaves of absence

A form of leave of absence — A period of time during which a person is absent from work or other duty for a reason other than normal holidays or a vacation, which may be paid or unpaid.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of leave of absence
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leaves of absence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaves%20of%20absence

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“leaves of absence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaves%20of%20absence. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leaves of absence,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaves%20of%20absence.

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