Meaning of the word "paternity leave" in English

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paternity leave

US /pəˈtɜːr.nə.ti ˌliːv/
UK /pəˈtɜːr.nə.ti ˌliːv/
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Noun

1.

a period of absence from work granted to a father after or shortly before the birth of his child

Example:
He took two weeks of paternity leave after his son was born.
Many companies now offer generous paternity leave policies.
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