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a formal permission to be absent, especially from a school or other institution
An exeat is a permission granted, typically in schools or universities, allowing a student to leave the premises for a specific period. It is often used for short-term absences, such as leaving for a weekend or a break, and may require approval from the school authorities. The term is commonly used in British schools, particularly in boarding schools, where students need official permission to leave during term time.
- The boarding school granted him an exeat, allowing him to leave campus for the weekend to visit his family.
- Students must obtain permission from the school administration before taking an exeat to leave campus during term time.
- The parents signed their child's exeat form, indicating approval for them to attend a special event off campus.
- Exeats are typically granted for specific purposes, such as medical appointments or family emergencies.
- Upon returning from their exeat, students are required to sign back in at the school's reception desk.