1.Definition: permission to do something

"She was granted leave to speak"

Category: General

2.Definition: the act of departing politely

"He disliked long farewells", "He took his leave", "Parting is such sweet sorrow"

Related Noun(s):farewell

Category: General

3.Definition: the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

"A ten day's leave to visit his mother"

Category: General