absent


3ab·sent

prep \ˈab-sənt\

Definition of ABSENT

: in the absence of : without

Examples of ABSENT

  1. Absent any objections, the plan will proceed.
  2. Absent such an agreement we can go no further.

First Known Use of ABSENT

1944

Related to ABSENT

Synonyms: without, minus, sans, wanting

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