Absentee vote
a vote cast by a person who, because of absence from usual voting district, illness, or the like, has been permitted to vote by mail.
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- Absenteeism
frequent or habitual from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry. the practice of being an . Contemporary Examples Plus, studies have shown that, by meeting nursing women’s needs, employers can lower rates of absenteeism and turnover. How Breast Pumps Became a Political Issue Danielle Friedman February 18, 2011 Historical Examples Are we to […]
- Absentees
a person who is , especially from work or school. a person who himself or herself, as a landowner who does not live on certain property owned or a voter who is permitted to cast a ballot by mail. Contemporary Examples “We have a pretty good lead, but who knows where the absentees are going […]
- In absentia
in the absence of the person involved: He was sentenced in absentia by the court. adverb in the absence of (someone indicated): he was condemned in absentia Latin, literally “in (his/her/their) absence” (see absence). While not present, as in He was tried and convicted in absentia, or He was awarded his degree in absentia. This […]
- Absenting
not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to ): absent from class. lacking; nonexistent: Revenge is absent from his mind. not attentive; preoccupied; absent-minded: an absent look on his face. to take or keep (oneself) away: to absent oneself from a meeting. in the of; without: Absent some catastrophe, stock-market […]
- Absentminded
so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one’s immediate surroundings. Historical Examples But how will you bear an absentminded man who, if he happens to see you, will kill you? The Man Who Was Thursday G. K. […]