to be on leave of absence
11leave of absence — leaves of absence N VAR If you have leave of absence you have permission to be away from work for a certain period …
12leave of absence — suspension from employment during investigation of a supposed offence Literally, no more than a vacation, but used by the employer to avoid defamation before an offence is proved: But not canned; just put leave of absence. Without pay,… …
13leave of absence — Absence from work with the permission of the employer, Anno: 174 ALR 576, sometimes with pay. Nolan v State (Ct CI) 44 NYS2d 328. The absence of one in the Civil Service, from work, with the permission of his superior. 15 Am J2d Civ S § 31 …
14leave of absence — Date: 1756 1. permission to be absent from duty or employment 2. leave 1b …
15leave of absence — n. see leaveI * * * see leave I …
16leave of absence — noun A period of time during which a person is absent from work or other duty for a reason other than normal holidays / vacation; may be paid or unpaid …
17leave of absence — vacation without pay …
18leave of absence — noun permission to be absent …
19absence — ab‧sence [ˈæbsns] noun [countable, uncountable] HUMAN RESOURCES when a person is not at work, for example because they are ill: • Evelyn took charge in his absence. • The work of the department suffered because of her frequent absences. ˌleave… …
20leave — vt left, leav·ing: bequeath devise Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. leave I …
