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Sick leave   /sɪk liv/   Listen
Sick leave

noun
1.
A leave of absence from work because of illness.





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"Sick leave" Quotes from Famous Books



... later Halloran arrived in Cape Town, having spent the interim in Europe, where he had made certain arrangements. He was met by his friend (and partner in the venture) the lieutenant on three months' sick leave and between them the expedition was organised which was to make both their fortunes. From Europe, Halloran had shipped half a dozen camels, and these ungainly beasts, in charge of two Arab drivers, formed an important item in his scheme. A small tug was chartered for three months, and ...
— A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari - Seven Tales of South-West Africa • Frederick Cornell
... Knight?" said the official. "Well, here is your record before me and it is good, very good indeed. But I see that you are on sick leave. Are ...
— Love Eternal • H. Rider Haggard


Words linked to "Sick leave" :   leave, leave of absence


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