(UK) A doctor's note that certifies that the patient is ill, and therefore unable to go to work, school, etc.
(UK) A doctor's note that certifies that the patient is ill, and therefore unable to go to work, school, etc.
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(UK) A note issued by a doctor, indicating whether the patient is fit to work and specifying any conditions for doing so.
A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
(slang, UK, Australia, New Zealand) To take a day off from work for ill health (either real or feigned).
A person who is unwell.
(idiomatic, US) Absent from work due to an illness.