sabbatical leave

/səˌbædəkəl liv/
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Definitions of sabbatical leave
  1. noun
    a leave usually taken every seventh year
    synonyms: sabbatical
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    types:
    sabbatical year
    a sabbatical leave lasting one year
    type of:
    leave, leave of absence
    the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
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