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2 days' leave vs 2 days leave

Both "2 days' leave" and "2 days leave" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "2 days' leave" is used when indicating possession, while "2 days leave" is used when referring to the duration of leave.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 6229 views

2 days' leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used when indicating possession of leave.

This phrase is used to show that the leave belongs to the two days specified.

Examples:

  • I have taken 2 days' leave to attend a family event.
  • She requested 2 days' leave to deal with a personal matter.
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... Got 2 days leave, want to see mountains/ beach - Budget 3k. AskHyderabad. Budget is tight. Help me make a travel plan so I can visit a beach ...
  • Feb 8, 2024 ... Sample 2: 2 days leave application for sick leave ... Dear [Recipient's Name],. I'm writing to formally request a two-day leave of absence from [ ...
  • May 24, 2023 ... Unpopular opinion- 2 days leave for indigenous culture. It can be perceived as discrimination and I just want to see what people think ...
  • Jul 30, 2017 ... ... the labor law in UAE, new joiners are not entitled to any paid annual leave during probation period. They are though entitled to 2 days leave.
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... 6 days school 2 days leave ... Ahh you should do this go for 4 days and 2 days leave and I think you are preparing for entrance exam??
  • Jul 26, 2016 ... If you are sick you can take 2 days leave and after comming you need to provide those medical documents. If you take more then 2 days leave ...
  • Nov 21, 2024 ... How to Write a 2 Days Leave Request Mail to Manager? Format of Leave Application for 2 Days in Office; Application for Leave for Two Days – ...
  • Nov 6, 2015 ... And he has requested everyone who is getting property needs to sign in some documents!! He got 2 days leave!!
  • Sep 16, 2019 ... He does this every time I apply for more than 2 days leave. His justification is that since Paid Time off (PTO) can be carried forward to ...
  • Nov 12, 2014 ... Your friend's sentence - "2 days leave" is not quite correct. It should be 2 days' leave (the apostrophe indicates the missing word "of" - two ...

Alternatives:

  • leave for 2 days
  • leave of 2 days
  • 2 days off
  • 2 days of leave
  • 2-day leave

2 days leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the duration of leave.

This phrase is used to specify the length of the leave period, which is two days.

Examples:

  • She was granted 2 days leave to recover from the flu.
  • He took 2 days leave to go on a short trip.
  • May 24, 2023 ... Unpopular opinion- 2 days leave for indigenous culture. It can be perceived as discrimination and I just want to see what people think ...
  • Jul 30, 2017 ... ... the labor law in UAE, new joiners are not entitled to any paid annual leave during probation period. They are though entitled to 2 days leave.
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... Got 2 days leave, want to see mountains/ beach - Budget 3k. AskHyderabad. Budget is tight. Help me make a travel plan so I can visit a beach ...
  • Jul 26, 2016 ... If you are sick you can take 2 days leave and after comming you need to provide those medical documents. If you take more then 2 days leave ...
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... 6 days school 2 days leave ... Ahh you should do this go for 4 days and 2 days leave and I think you are preparing for entrance exam??
  • Nov 6, 2015 ... And he has requested everyone who is getting property needs to sign in some documents!! He got 2 days leave!!
  • Feb 8, 2024 ... Sample 2: 2 days leave application for sick leave ... Dear [Recipient's Name],. I'm writing to formally request a two-day leave of absence from [ ...
  • Sep 16, 2019 ... He does this every time I apply for more than 2 days leave. His justification is that since Paid Time off (PTO) can be carried forward to ...
  • Nov 12, 2014 ... Your friend's sentence - "2 days leave" is not quite correct. It should be 2 days' leave (the apostrophe indicates the missing word "of" - two ...
  • With the approval of the Bureau Director or designee, an additional two (2) days leave with no deduction in pay may be allowed for necessary funeral travel time ...

Alternatives:

  • leave for 2 days
  • leave of 2 days
  • 2 days off
  • 2 days of leave
  • 2-day leave

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