The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. / The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc.

(attributive) Pertaining to one that is absent.

plural of absentee

plural of absenteeism

(US) A vote made remotely, especially a postal vote, cast by a voter unable to be present in person.

Any of several methods of allowing people to vote without attending an official voting station

plural of absentee ballot

plural of absentee ownership

(economics, business, uncountable) Ownership of business or property by parties rarely present.