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In Absentia

Definition:

In Absentia refers to a legal term used to indicate that someone is not physically present during a court proceeding or a trial.

Examples:

As a Noun:

• The defendant was convicted in absentia and sentenced to several years in prison.
• Due to an emergency, the witness had to deliver his testimony in absentia via video conference.

As an Adverb:

• The judge made a decision in absentia, based on the evidence provided.
• She was tried in absentia and found guilty of the crime she was accused of.

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