GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Leisure , n. [OE. leisere, leiser, OF. leisir, F. loisir, orig., permission, fr. L. licere to be permitted. See License.]
   Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment.
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   The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care.
   Sir W. Temple.
   
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   Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.
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   He sighed, and had no leisure more to say.
   Dryden.
   
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   At leisure. (a) Free from occupation; not busy. (b) In a leisurely manner; at a convenient time.
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   Leisure, a. Unemployed; as, leisure hours.
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