in absentia
The term "in absentia" is Latin for 'in absence' and is commonly used in legal and formal contexts to indicate actions or decisions made without someone's presence.
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Definition
C1General
(formal)In the absence of someone; without the person being present.
Example
- The committee awarded the prize in absentia.
C2Legal
(technical)A trial or judgment conducted without the defendant being physically present.
Example
- The court sentenced the accused in absentia.
C1Academic
(formal)A degree or award given to someone who is not present at the ceremony.
Example
- She received her diploma in absentia.
Similar
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