Disappearance
/dɪsəˈpɪərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or fact of a person or entity ceasing to be visible, traceable, or present, often implying involuntary absence, especially in legal and human rights contexts.
The case involved the disappearance of the witness, prompting an investigation into potential foul play.
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- disappearance
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'disappearance' often implicates issues of human rights, criminal investigation, and due process, particularly relating to enforced disappearances and state responsibility.
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