The paternity leave
Example: Paternity leave allows fathers time off after child birth
Definition
"The paternity leave" refers to the period of time that a father is legally allowed to take off work following the birth or adoption of a child, enabling him to care for and bond with the newborn without losing his job or income.
Etymology
The term "paternity leave" combines 'paternity,' from the Latin 'paternitas,' meaning fatherhood, and 'leave,' derived from Old English 'læf,' meaning permission to be absent. Did you know? The concept of paternity leave is relatively modern, reflecting evolving social attitudes toward fatherhood and parental roles.
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"The paternity leave" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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