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annual leave

American

[an-yoo-uhl leev] / ˈæn ju əl ˈliv /

noun

the amount of time or number of paid work days in a year that an employee is entitled to take off work for vacation or personal reasons.

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Noun Inflected Forms

annual leaves

plural

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annual leave

Captains are offered a monthly salary package in excess of $18,000 and benefits ranging from concessional flight tickets for family and friends, free flights for annual leave, and open-ended contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

For parents who are able to take annual leave, Streeter said a "DIY approach" - by keeping children entertained with picnics, local attractions and low cost days out could prove "far better value".

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

She had submitted an annual leave request to cover her time away on 7 June and been open with her managers about her plans.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Tighe also said that this year the company was unable to grant all of the annual leave pilots are contractually entitled to because of the shortages.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

These correspondents have sent in their reports all year round, without taking into account their weekly holidays, public holidays or annual leave.

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