... the time when an individual is not at work. The Oxford English Dictionary defines leisure as 'The state of having time at one's own disposal; time which one can spend as one pleases; free or unoccupied time.' This definition means that leisure time is entirely up the individual who's leisure time it is, to do what ever he or she wishes to do. The individual may spend that leisure time as the wish, i.e. the decision to carry out an activity in leisure time is completely up to the person. The specific timing of leisure time it after and only after the person has completed all their chores and all their work. During leisure time the individual will be free of responsibilities and duties. Recreation is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language as 'Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; ...

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