absence

ab*sence

noun

{bc}a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist {bc}a state or condition in which something is {d_link|absent|absent:1}

leave of absence

noun phrase

{bc}permission to be absent from duty or employment

in someone's absence

idiom

{bc}while someone is away

with the (continued) absence of

idiom

{bc}because of the lack of