What does absence without leave mean?

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absence without leave

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.28 in modern English

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The military offense of not being present when expected without proper authority.

Countable; Uncountable

absences without leave (plural) absent without leave (alternative) AWOL (alternative)

What does absence without leave mean?: The military offense of not being present when expected without proper authority.

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