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leave-taking Definition

leave·-taking (lēv′tāk′iŋ)

noun

the act of taking leave, or saying goodbye

leave-taking Synonyms

leave-taking

n.

farewell, parting, departing; see departure 1.

leave-taking Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • final: None has seemed more torn by the duel with Tybalt, nor so desperate in his final leave-taking of life.

Browse dictionary entries near leave-taking

  1. ‹ leave out
  2. ‹ leave off
  3. ‹ leave of court
  4. ‹ leave of absence
  5. ‹ leave no issue
  6. ‹ leave
  7. ‹ leathery
  8. ‹ leatherwood
  9. ‹ leatherneck
  10. ‹ leathern
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