noun a person who is not present at their designated location or duty without permission
adverb without permission or authorization
In the military, 'absent without leave' refers to a member being absent from duty without permission.
Within an educational setting, 'absent without leave' can refer to a student being absent from classes without permission.
In a legal context, 'absent without leave' can refer to a criminal offense of unauthorized absence from duty.
In a workplace setting, 'absent without leave' may refer to an employee being absent from work without prior approval.
In the military, 'absent without leave' (AWOL) refers to a soldier who is not present at their designated duty station without proper authorization.
In a professional setting, 'absent without leave' is used to describe an employee who is not present at work without permission or notification.
In an educational setting, 'absent without leave' may refer to a student who is not present in class without a valid reason or permission.