"comp time" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Shortening of compensatory + time Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} comp time (uncountable)
  1. (US, employment law) Paid time off to compensate for otherwise unpaid time in excess of standard or negotiated hours of work. Tags: US, uncountable Related terms: overtime
    Sense id: en-comp_time-en-noun-vej4kKFi Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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