Absence Without Leave
/ˈæbsəns wɪðˈaʊt liːv/
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- (n.) Unauthorized absence from duty or work, especially in a military context without official permission.
The soldier was charged with absence without leave after missing his post for three days.
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Often abbreviated as AWOL; important to distinguish from authorized leave for legal and disciplinary purposes.
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