What is another word for absentia?

Pronunciation: [absˈɛntiːə] (IPA)

Absentia is a Latin term that means "in absence" or "in the absence of". It is often used in legal contexts to describe a situation in which a person is not physically present for a court proceeding. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used to convey a similar meaning. These include "absent", "missing", "unavailable", "away", "not present", and "in abstentia". Each of these synonyms can be used in context to describe situations in which a person is not present for a particular event or circumstance. However, they may differ in their connotation and emphasis on the reason for the person's absence, so it's important to choose the right synonym depending on the situation.

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What are the hypernyms for Absentia?

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Usage examples for Absentia

In 50, realizing the danger of his position if he returned to Rome as a private person, he was anxious to be a candidate for the consulship in absentia; but Pompey thwarted his plan.
"The Student's Companion to Latin Authors"
George Middleton Thomas R. Mills
But never mind this; give me a garden, and absentia Claire, and I will thank my love for many favours.
"The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2)"
Florence A. Thomas Marshall
The rules of the University forbid us to confer the degree upon any one in absentia.
"Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens"
Albert Bigelow Paine Last Updated: February 20, 2009

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