Definitions

1. noun

The state of being absent or away; absence.

“The king’s prolonged absentia from the country sparked widespread unrest among his subjects.”

2. noun

A legal term referring to the period during which a person is considered absent or away from a place or duty, often used to explain their non-appearance in court or other legal proceedings.

“The judge took the defendant’s absentia into account when deciding whether to issue a warrant for their arrest.”