In the armed forces, being absent from one's post without prior authorization.

Love fades away when people are distant and don't keep close physical contact

(obsolete) Pertaining to absence.

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.

absence

Alternative form of absent-minded

Alternative form of absent-mindedly

Alternative form of absent-mindedness