sick leave
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sick leave
noun
leave from duty, work, or the like, granted because of illness.
Origin:
1830–40
1830–40
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World English Dictionary
| sick leave | |
| —n | |
| leave of absence from work through illness | |
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Sick_leave
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
sick leave n.
Paid absence from work allowed an employee because of sickness.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Example sentences
He's going to bring in deputies on long-term sick leave to handle office duties, freeing other officers to check up on parolees.
Other benefits include holiday, annual and sick leave, and university rank and privilege.
Employer limits on sick leave reinforced this perception.
There are several instances when employees may use sick leave for family care, bereavement, and adoption.
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