ALL meanings of compassionate leave
com·pas·sion·ate leave
C c - uncountable noun compassionate leave Compassionate leave is time away from your work that your employer allows you for personal reasons, especially when a member of your family dies or is seriously ill. 3
- noun compassionate leave leave granted, esp to a serviceman, on the grounds of bereavement, family illness, etc 3
- noun compassionate leave leave from work granted to a person on the grounds of illness, crisis, or death in the family 3
- noun compassionate leave A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter. 0