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 资深译员王漾,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,擅长翻译各类与雇主商业秘密相关的法律文件。