Definition of in absentia
: in absence gave him the award in absentia
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Examples of in absentia in a Sentence
She was convicted of the crime in absentia.
Origin and Etymology of in absentia
Latin
IN ABSENTIA Defined for English Language Learners
in absentia
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adverb
Definition of in absentia for English Language Learners
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: without being present
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in absentia
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adverb
in ab·sen·tia
\ˌin-ab-ˈsen-chə\
Legal Definition of in absentia
: in absence sentenced in absentia
Origin and Etymology of in absentia
Latin
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