(law) While not present; while absent

(medicine) A momentary lapse of consciousness; a minor epileptic seizure.

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

plural of absentee

plural of absenteeism

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.

plural of absentee voter