/æbˈsɛnt/ – adj / Preposition
Definition: 1. vắng mặt, không có mặt;
2. lánh mặt, tránh mặt (không tham gia bầu cử, hội nghị, không thi thành chức trách, không làm việc).
A more thorough explanation: In legal English, “absent” typically means “not present” or “lacking”. It can also imply a condition or circumstance where something is missing or nonexistent.
Example: “Absent written notice, the contract shall automatically renew.” (Meaning: If there is no written notification, the contract will be extended.)