terminal leave

noun

1. the final leave granted to a member of the armed forces just before discharge, equal to the total unused leave accumulated during active service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminal leave¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

He requested an exemption to the Pentagon’s mandatory vaccine policy because he was about to retire and was going to begin using up his accumulated time off, known as terminal leave.

From Washington Times

McCabe said he’d go on terminal leave until eligible to retire but “would not lie to the FBI workforce about the circumstances of his departure,” the suit alleges.

From Washington Post

Mr. McCabe will remain on terminal leave until he’s eligible to retire in March with full benefits.

From Washington Times

We reached a settlement with the police unions, leading to new 12 hour shifts, reduced salaries, reduced terminal leave payments and a reduced workforce of 252 officers.

From Washington Times

O’Scanlon said Democrats added potentially unaffordable “terminal leave and seniority mandates” for public workers displaced by a consolidation.

From Washington Times