Leave-taking

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of saying goodbye. countable, uncountable

    "The diplomat's formal leave-taking took up most of the day."

  2. 2
    the act of departing politely wordnet
  3. 3
    The act or process of taking leave (time away from work) countable, uncountable

    "As a mother and a middle manager, Sasha had given a lot of thought to the issue of leave-taking."

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adieudepartureexitfarewellgood byeleave

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"The diplomat's formal leave-taking took up most of the day."

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