Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exeat

noun
ˈɛk.si.æt
Definition
A permission to leave or be absent from a place of study, particularly in a school or college setting.
Examples
  • Students are required to request an exeat before they can leave the campus for the weekend.
  • He received an exeat to attend his sister’s wedding.
Meaning
Exeat is primarily used in educational contexts to indicate official leave for students or academic staff.
Synonyms
  • Leave
  • Exemption
  • Permit