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The state of being away or withdrawn from a place or situation.
The company will not tolerate prolonged absence from work.
A lack or deficiency of something.
The absence of evidence does not necessarily prove innocence.
The prolonged absence of the manager led to confusion among the employees.
Use singular verb with singular subject: 'The absence of evidence is notable.'
From Old French 'absence', from Latin 'absentia', from 'absens' (absent).
Can be used in formal and informal contexts.