furlough

     

A furlough (IPA: /ˈfɝloʊ/) is temporary leave of absence, especially from uty in the armed services or from a prison term. In these cases, a furlough is a vacation. In some Commonwealth countries (such as Australia and New Zealand), furlough is an employee benefit known as Long service leave.

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  • It's a leave of absence authorized for an enlisted person or a prisoner
  • Tired soldier's leave of absence(8)
  • This term for a leave of absence granted to a member of the military is from a Dutch word for "permission"

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