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absence without leave

 

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Noun absence without leave has 1 sense
  1. absence without leave, unauthorized absence - unauthorized military absence
    --1 is a kind of desertion, abandonment, defection

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Absence Without Leave

Definition:

Absence Without Leave (AWOL) refers to a term commonly used in military and professional contexts, indicating the unauthorized absence of a person from their assigned duty, post, or place of work.

Senses:

1. Military:

In a military context, absence without leave refers to the unauthorized absence of a soldier from their designated duty station or unit, without permission from superiors.

Example sentence: The soldier was disciplined for his absence without leave during an important drill exercise.

2. Professional:

In a professional context, absence without leave refers to the unauthorized absence of an employee from their workplace, disregarding company policies and without prior permission.

Example sentence: The employee faced consequences for repeatedly taking absence without leave, causing disruptions in the normal workflow.

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