Definition of in absentia in English:
in absentia
adverbˌɪn abˈsɛntɪəˌɪn əbˈsɛnʃ(i)ə
While not present at the event being referred to.
two foreign suspects will be tried in absentia
Example sentencesExamples
- I will not participate in the Case Western Reserve University Commencement Exercises on May 18 and wish to receive my degree in absentia.
- On December 18, 1792 Thomas Paine was tried in absentia in England for sedition, and convicted.
Synonyms
away, off, out, not present, non-attending, truant
Definition of in absentia in US English:
in absentia
adverbˌɪn əbˈsɛnʃ(i)əˌin əbˈsenSH(ē)ə
While not present at the event being referred to.
two foreign suspects will be tried in absentia
Example sentencesExamples
- I will not participate in the Case Western Reserve University Commencement Exercises on May 18 and wish to receive my degree in absentia.
- On December 18, 1792 Thomas Paine was tried in absentia in England for sedition, and convicted.
Synonyms
away, off, out, not present, non-attending, truant