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leave-taking - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'leave-taking' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Leave-taking [ n.]
- Taking of leave; parting compliments.

Meaning of 'leave-taking' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . leave-taking [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of departing politely
Example in sentence:
  • he disliked long farewells;
  • he took his leave;
  • parting is such sweet sorrow