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

Savannah, 54, returned to Today in early April after taking an extended leave of absence amid the investigation. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Monday’s Instagram video comes amid Savannah’s leave of absence from Today to film her new game show, Wordle. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1