Meaning of the word "annual leave" in English

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annual leave

US /ˈæn.ju.əl ˌliːv/
UK /ˈæn.ju.əl ˌliːv/
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Noun

1.

a period of paid time off from work granted to an employee each year for rest and recreation

Example:
I'm planning to take two weeks of annual leave in August.
Employees are entitled to 20 days of annual leave per year.
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