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Terence,毕业于国内顶尖法学院,擅长翻译有关能源和自然资源领域的法律文件。