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Simple English definitions for legal terms
vacation
Read a random definition: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
A quick definition of vacation:
Vacation is a time when people take a break from work or school to relax and have fun. It can also refer to a time when a court is not in session. In England, there are traditional vacations during Christmas, Easter, Whitsun, and a long vacation in August and October. In the church, vacation is when a church or benefice becomes vacant until a new leader is appointed.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Vacation refers to the act of vacating or leaving a place or position. It can also refer to a period of time when a court or school is not in session.
- After working hard for a year, I decided to take a vacation to Hawaii.
- The court is on vacation until next month.
- During summer vacation, students have a break from school.
The first example illustrates the common usage of vacation as a period of time when someone takes a break from work or daily routine. The second example shows how vacation can refer to a period of time when a court is not in session. The third example illustrates how vacation can refer to a break from school during the summer months.