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English noun: leave-taking

1. leave-taking (act) the act of departing politely


SamplesHe disliked long farewells.
He took his leave.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.


Synonymsfarewell, leave, parting


Broader (hypernym)departure, going, going away, leaving


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