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 译员Joanne,亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业,专注翻译各种与复杂国际贸易有关的法律文件。