ABSENCE


Meaning of ABSENCE in English

n. 1 the state of being away from a place or person. 2 the time or duration of being away. 3 (foll. by of) the non-existence or lack of. absence of mind inattentiveness.

[ ME f. OF f. L absentia (as ABSENT) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.