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

Ripa’s return comes six weeks after Consuelos revealed that the longtime talk show host was recovering from gum graft surgery and would be taking a leave of absence from the talk show. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

Coincidentally, Barenaked Ladies are on the same double bill as Train this summer, with Robertson’s son, Lyle, subbing in as a utility player after bassist Jim Creeggan had to take a leave of absence to care for his family. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

District officials sent a letter to families that said principal Paola Rodriguez was on a leave of absence. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

The series ended in June 2022, although the host had taken a leave of absence starting in 2021 due to medical issues related to lymphedema and Graves’ disease. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1