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 资深译员Chris,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。