Absence Without Leave (Noun)
Meaning
Unauthorized military absence.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The soldier was court-martialed for absence without leave after failing to report for duty for a week.
- Going absent without leave was a serious offense in the military and could result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
- The soldier claimed that a family emergency had forced him to take absence without leave, but the authorities were skeptical.
- Taking an absence without leave was not only against military regulations but also put the entire unit at risk of compromised security.
- The strict policy of no tolerance for absence without leave was maintained in the military to ensure discipline and maintain order.