sabbatical leave Meaning of "sabbatical leave"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a leave usually taken every seventh year

Usage(s):

  1. Douglas Moore usually composes one opera every seven years; to get enough time, he has to wait for his sabbatical leave as chairman of the music department of Columbia.
  2. I am on permanent appointment there and am this year on regular sabbatical leave.
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