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leaves of absence

leaves of absence is the plural of leave of absence.

Meaning of leave of absence

Noun

leave of absence (usually uncountable, plural leaves of absence)

  1. (usually) 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.
    Synonyms:
    leave, time off

Questions about leaves of absence

What is leaves of absence the plural of?
Leaves of absence is the plural of leave of absence.

Words near leaves of absence in the dictionary

  1. leaves little to the imagination
  2. leaves much to be desired
  3. leaves no crumbs
  4. leaves no stone unturned
  5. leaves no trace
  6. leaves of absence
  7. leaves of three, let it be
  8. leaves off
  9. leaves on
  10. leaves on the table
  11. leaves one's mark

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