va•ca•tionveɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və-(n.)

1. a period of suspension of regular work, study, or other activity, usu. used for rest, recreation, or travel.

2. freedom or release from duty, business, or activity.

3. an act or instance of vacating.

4. (v.i.)to take or have a vacation.

Origin of vacation:

1350–1400; ME vacacioun < AF < L vacātiō exemption from duty, vacation; see vacate , -tion

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