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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: leave
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: time off
Narrower terms: furlough, pass, compassionate leave, sabbatical, sabbatical leave, shore leave, liberty, sick leave, terminal leave
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