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family leave

American  

noun

  1. a leave of absence from work in order to have or take care of a baby or to care for an ailing family member.


Etymology

Origin of family leave

First recorded in 1990–95

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Thirteen states and Washington, D.C., have paid family leave policies.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

He voted against paid parental and family leave laws in both 2008 and 2018.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

If choosing to adopt, players and coaches can be granted a period of leave that ranges depending on their child's age, while family leave is available for parents who are not the biological mother.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

This includes a new payroll tax to fund a state-run paid family leave program.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“Do you think Ivan and his family leave offerings for the rusalki?”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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