Meaning of LEAVE-TAKING

Pronunciation:			leev 'teyking
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the act of departing politely; "he disliked long farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet sorrow"
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	Synonyms:		farewell, leave, parting
	See Also:		departure, going, going away, leaving, valediction
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
	Definition:		\Leave"-tak`ing\, n. Taking of leave; parting compliments. --Shak.