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administrative leave

American  

noun

  1. leave, as from a government agency or department, arranged by special permission or directive.

    During the investigation she was placed on administrative leave with pay.


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The teleprompter operator was put on unpaid administrative leave and "will no longer be working at the White House," Leavitt added.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

Carvalho has been on paid administrative leave since a February FBI raid of his home and office.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Patel: Agrees with the decision to put Carvalho on administrative leave.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

A day earlier, Super Micro said he had been put on administrative leave.

From Barron's Mar. 23, 2026

Liaw resigned from the company’s board on Friday, but notably remains on administrative leave from his position as vice president of business development.

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

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