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English word leisure comes from Latin licet ((with dative) it is allowed; one is permitted.)
licet (Latin)
(with dative) it is allowed; one is permitted.
loisir (Old French)
Free time. Permission. Rest; respite (impersonal) to be allowed.
leisir (Anglo-Norman)
leisir (Middle English)
leisure (English)
Free time, time free from work or duties.. Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.. Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.