family leaveglossary / FAMILY LEAVE family leave. An unpaid leave of absence from work taken to have or care for a baby or to care for a sick family member. See FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. [Cases: Civil Rights 1231. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 64–65.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jerry,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与欧洲隐私及安全法相关的法律文件。