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absence

noun [U] (NOT EXISTING)
 
 
/ˈæb.səns/

Definition

B2 the fact of not existing: He drew attention to the absence of concrete evidence against the defendant. In the absence of (= because there were not) more suitable candidates, we decided to offer the job to Mr Conway.Non-existence and not being
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