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What does maternity leave mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word maternity leave? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.
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You can appoint an interim manager to plug a gap in the business due to resignation, illness or maternity leave.
Mothers are entitled to one year's maternity leave so that they can stay with their babies and nurse them.
There was a concern from my division head that I might not come back after maternity leave.
Again, as with maternity leave, he can change his mind but has to give 28 days notice.
Due to maternity leave we are inviting applications for the post of Temporary Playgroup Assistant.
The union is also seeking full salaries and benefits for female pilots who go on maternity leave, regardless of the length of their breaks.

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