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vacation

1. va.ca.tion \va--'ka--sh*n, v*-\ n [ME vacacioun, fr. MF vacation, fr. L 
   vacation-, vacatio often attrib X freedom, exemption, fr. vacatus 1: a 
   respite or a time of respite from something : INTERMISSION  2a: a scheduled 
   period during which activity (as of a court or school) is s uspended 2b: a 
   period of exemption from work granted to an employee for rest and rel 
   axation 3: a period spent away from home or business in travel or 
   recreation {had  a restful ~ at the beach} 4: an act or an instance of 
   vacating 
2. vacation \-sh(*-)nin\ vi or va.ca.tion.ing : to take or spend a vacation