Absences
/ˈæbsənsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being away from a place, person, or duty, especially in a legal or formal context.
The employee's absences from work without notification led to disciplinary action.
- (n.) In law, periods during which a defendant or party is not present or fails to appear, potentially affecting proceedings.
The court noted the repeated absences of the defendant at the hearings.
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'Absences' is chiefly used as the plural form of 'absence,' typically referring to multiple occurrences or periods of being away, often with legal significance regarding duty or appearance.
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