in absentia
adverb
in ab·sen·tia
ˌin-ab-ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ə 
: in absence
gave them the award in absentia
Examples of in absentia in a Sentence
She was convicted of the crime in absentia.
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After five years in prison without trial, she is judged in absentia – in a sequence that gives the film its title.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
He was convicted and sentenced to death in absentia, and remained a fugitive until his death at age 38.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The other 73 remain at large and will be tried in absentia.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Her unwavering support for the band through covers and generous sound bytes is one of the key reasons why Failure was able to grow its audience in absentia.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
He was convicted and sentenced to death in absentia, and remained a fugitive until his death at age 38.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The other 73 remain at large and will be tried in absentia.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Her unwavering support for the band through covers and generous sound bytes is one of the key reasons why Failure was able to grow its audience in absentia.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in absentia
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“In absentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20absentia. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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in absentia
adverb
in ab·sen·tia
ˌin-ab-ˈsen-chə
: in absence
sentenced in absentia
Etymology
Latin
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