Unauthorized Absence (Noun)
Meaning
Unauthorized military absence.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The soldier was charged with AWOL after being found guilty of an unauthorized absence from his unit for over a month.
- An investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized absence of several high-ranking officials during the military operation.
- The commanding officer reminded his troops that unauthorized absence from duty would not be tolerated and would result in severe penalties.
- After failing to report back to his barracks for a week, the recruit was tracked down and charged with an unauthorized absence, which could result in a court-martial.
- During the war, many soldiers were accused of unauthorized absence, but some claimed they were simply trying to escape the harsh conditions and lack of support from their superiors.