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An authorized absence referred to as 'leave' typically includes time off, such as vacation. This concept is rooted in the policies governing personnel management in military and civilian workplaces. Leave allows personnel to take a break from their regular duties for rest, personal matters, or vacation, without losing their employment status.

In many organizations, there are different types of leave, such as annual or vacation leave, sick leave, and special leave, all designed to give employees time away from their regular responsibilities while ensuring they are still considered part of the workforce.

In contrast to personal leave, a temporary transfer to a different duty involves reassignment rather than time off, a permanent change of station indicates a relocation of the employee's duty station which does not imply a break from work, and disciplinary actions do not typically constitute leave but rather may result in penalties or additional consequences. Thus, leave is specifically associated with time allocated for rest or personal affairs.