Unexcused Absence
/ˌʌnɪkˈskjuːzd ˈæbsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An absence from a legal obligation, such as work or school, that lacks official permission or a valid excuse.
The employee was disciplined for an unexcused absence from work without notifying management.
Forms
- unexcused absence
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Commentary
In legal contexts, unexcused absence often triggers disciplinary or legal consequences; its precise definition depends on institutional or statutory rules defining what constitutes a valid excuse.
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