HyperDic: compassionate_leave

English > 1 sense of the expression compassionate leave:
NOUNtimecompassionate leave(military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death
English > compassionate leave: 1 sense > noun 1, time
Meaning(military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death.
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderleave, leave of absenceThe period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

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