Meaning of the word "take French leave" in English

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take French leave

US /teɪk frɛnʧ liːv/
UK /teɪk frɛnʧ liːv/
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Idiom

1.

to leave without permission or without telling anyone

Example:
He decided to take French leave from the meeting, much to his boss's annoyance.
The soldier was punished for taking French leave from his post.
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