leave of absence

noun phrase

1
: permission to be absent from duty or employment
2

Examples of leave of absence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although many college students in the same situation would’ve taken a leave of absence and finished classes after recovering, Monesmith decided to continue school, determined to get his degree on time. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Burberry has also faced a management setback after Chief Financial Officer Kate Ferry took a leave of absence last week following unscheduled surgery. Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024 Subsequently, the lawsuit says Tapia took a medical leave of absence through December 2022. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024 The actor returned to Chicago Fire with season 12, which premiered in January, after taking a leave of absence from the show midway through season 11. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2024 Only 22% of leaders say their organizations have improved accommodations and leave of absence policies to meet mental health demands over the past year, according to the report. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2024 This year, Shapiro took a leave of absence from UC Santa Cruz to join Colossal. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024 Executive Director John Arnold took a leave of absence from the board in February to move into a full time role as interim chief financial officer at UA. The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 Howell took a leave of absence from his work in Arizona to return to his dying wife’s side. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024

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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 29 May. 2024.

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