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Discover Ludwig"compassionate leave" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used when referring to an employee's leave from work due to a personal or family emergency. For example, "John was recently given three days of compassionate leave due to a family emergency."
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compassionate leave
noun
A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter.
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"Maurice was given seven days compassionate leave.
They have been given two weeks' compassionate leave.
"Abusing compassionate leave is inconsiderate to fellow colleagues who may genuinely need the time off".
However the reason for the former player's absence was compassionate leave due to a family illness.
Many employers have a compassionate leave policy setting out your entitlements.
He was immediately granted compassionate leave and a private jet was hired for him.
In 2008 she was granted compassionate leave and replaced by Barbara Follett.
£22 for taxi on 23/6/2008 – driver on compassionate leave.
The 34-year-old had been given indefinite compassionate leave from the club following the death of his agent.
Wayne Rooney has been granted compassionate leave by Manchester United following the death of his wife's sister.
Gail had been given compassionate leave to look after Ollie, but the financial strain was beginning to take its toll.
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