sick leave
Plural
sick leaves
1
a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work
- She took sick leave to recover from a severe cold.
- He applied for sick leave due to a medical emergency.
- Employees are entitled to a certain number of sick leave days per year.
- The company policy allows for paid sick leave for full-time employees.
- She returned to work after her sick leave feeling much better.