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Sabbatical

Definition

(formal/academic) A period of paid or unpaid leave granted to an employee, typically a university professor or researcher, for study, travel, or rest, usually occurring every seventh year. The term originates from the biblical sabbath year of rest. Often used in the phrases 'on sabbatical', 'take a sabbatical', 'sabbatical leave'.

Example Sentences

1After publishing her third monograph, the professor was granted a year-long sabbatical to conduct archival research in Vienna.
2Is it truly feasible for junior faculty to take a sabbatical given the relentless pressure to publish and secure tenure?
3The university's sabbatical policy does not guarantee full salary for the entire leave period; many academics supplement their income through fellowships.
4Apply for the sabbatical well in advance, as the committee requires a detailed research proposal and a timeline of projected outcomes.
5There is a growing debate in academic circles about whether the traditional sabbatical model remains viable in an era of precarious employment and adjunctification.

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