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administrative leave

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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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It’s unclear if two other coaches placed on administrative leave have also been told they can return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Four officers in the sergeant's chain of command have been put on administrative leave and on Tuesday President Lee Jae Myung ordered a sweeping reform of the police force.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Two other immigration officials involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave after video evidence showed their sworn testimony was “untruthful.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The next day, she was placed on administrative leave and told her contract would end after the semester.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

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

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