leave of absence

noun phrase

1

: permission to be absent from duty or employment

2

: leave sense 1b

Examples of leave of absence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sinaloa governor has taken a leave of absence while the US investigation is underway. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Forbes began her position running the city this month, was placed on a leave of absence during Thursday’s City Council meeting and arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, according to jail records. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Savannah Guthrie is taking a leave of absence from Today to host her new game show, Wordle. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Guthrie has taken a number of leaves of absence from the show over the past year. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1