sick leave

US /sɪk liːv/
UK /sɪk liːv/
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ziekteverlof

permission to be away from work because of illness

:
She took a week of sick leave after her surgery.
Ze nam een week ziekteverlof na haar operatie.
Employees are entitled to paid sick leave.
Werknemers hebben recht op betaald ziekteverlof.