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In absentia

2 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means while a person is not present, especially referring to a trial or degree conferred
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Stage 1 of 2
in absentia
Latin · ancient
"in absence"
literally in absence, while a person is not present
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Stage 2 of 2
in absentia
English · 1800s
"while a person is not present"
adopted directly for something done while the affected person is not present
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