Noun
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Source: WordNetIn fall 1967, I was given leave of absence by the National Public Affairs Research Foundation to move to Redondo Beach, California, to work on a short-term research contract with TRW. Preston Manning
In 1916 I was discharged from military service, or rather, given a sort of leave of absence on the understanding that I might be recalled within a few months. And so I was a free man, at least for a while. George Grosz
A month after the scandal broke, I tried to go back to work at the pharmaceutical company after a leave of absence. But because of all the publicity and resulting pressure and stress, I finally resigned. Donna Rice
a ten day's leave to visit his mother Source: Internet
"Although (not legally binding), we strongly urge those on a leave of absence to be socially responsible and comply with it." Source: Internet
After a particularly vitriolic clash with students that took place on the front lawn of his home in April 1990, Starr took a leave of absence as president from July 1991 – February 1992. Source: Internet