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compassionate leave

American

[kuhm-pash-uhn-it leev] / kəmˈpæʃ ən ɪt ˈliv /

noun

Chiefly British. time off from work, or out of prison, granted to someone because of a death or health crisis in their family.

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noun

compassionate leaves

plural

Example Sentences

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His father died in France in January, but the centre-back offered to return early from a period of compassionate leave given Liverpool's defensive injuries.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Instead it was Konate who rounded off the scoring in his first match since returning from compassionate leave after the death of his father.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Konate had missed Liverpool's three previous matches after being allowed compassionate leave.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Some may choose to take sick pay or compassionate leave - but this is at the discretion of employers.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

Prisoners can be temporarily released for a number of reasons including compassionate leave or as part of rehabilitation and release planning under a range of schemes including home leave.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

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