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Discover LudwigThe phrase "administrative leave" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in a workplace context to refer to a temporary leave of absence from work, often with pay, while an employee is under investigation or for other administrative reasons.
Example: "The employee was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation."
Alternatives: "paid leave" or "suspension with pay".
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administrative leave
noun
A leave of absence under unusual circumstances, especially such leave that is enforced during a disciplinary investigation.
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Curley is on administrative leave.
Curley has been on administrative leave.
The employees are now on administrative leave.
Her firm placed her on administrative leave.
Professor Sullivan is on paid administrative leave.
Mr. Lee has been on administrative leave.
Palmer put him on administrative leave.
"We put people on administrative leave".
He had been on paid administrative leave.
She is now on administrative leave.
Both are on paid administrative leave.
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