Definitions and Synonyms of leave of absence | Another word for leave of absence | What is leave of absence?
Definition 1: the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty - [noun denoting time]Samples where leave of absence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a ten day's leave to visit his mother
Synonyms for leave of absence in the sense of this definition
(leave of absence is a kind of ...) a time period when you are not required to work
"he requested time off to attend his grandmother's funeral" (... is a kind of leave of absence ) a temporary leave of absence from military duty
(... is a kind of leave of absence ) (military) a written leave of absence
"he had a pass for three days" (... is a kind of leave of absence ) (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death
(... is a kind of leave of absence ) a leave usually taken every seventh year
(... is a kind of leave of absence ) leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
(... is a kind of leave of absence ) a leave of absence from work because of illness
(... is a kind of leave of absence ) final leave before discharge from military service
Samples where leave of absence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a ten day's leave to visit his mother