Leave of absence from work granted in order to allow a person time to study or carry out research; (also) leave given to allow a school pupil to study at home, typically in order to prepare for examinations.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Medical Journal.
Definition of study leave in US English:
study leave
noun
Leave of absence from work granted in order to allow a person time to study or carry out research; (also) leave given to allow a school pupil to study at home, typically in order to prepare for examinations.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Medical Journal.