Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

absentia

Noun

/æbˈsɛntʃə/

Definition

The state of being absent or away.

Examples

The court ruled in absentia, meaning the defendant was not present during the trial.
She accepted the award in absentia, as he was overseas at the time.

Meaning

Absentia refers to the condition of being absent, often used in legal contexts to indicate actions taken or decisions made when a person is not physically present.