n. 25B6; noun
the judge granted leave to appeal : PERMISSION, consent, authorization, sanction, warrant, dispensation, approval, clearance, blessing, agreement, backing, assent, acceptance, licence, acquiescence; informal the go-ahead, the green light, the OK, the rubber stamp.
he was on leave : HOLIDAY, vacation, break, time off, furlough, sabbatical, leave of absence; informal hols, vac.
I will now take my leave of you : DEPARTURE, leaving, leave-taking, parting, withdrawal, exit, farewell, goodbye.