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leave-taking

noun

/ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

farewell, parting, goodbye, departure

arrival, greeting

formal leave-taking, emotional leave-taking, take leave

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

the maximum amount that something can contain or produce; ability to do something

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a m...