AWOL abscondence absence absence without leave absentation absenteeism absenting absquatulation bolt cut day off decampment default departure desertion disappearance disappearing act elopement escape excused absence exit fleeing flight fugitation furlough hasty retreat hegira holiday hooky leave leave of absence leaving nonappearance nonattendance quick exit running away sabbatical leave scramming sick leave skedaddle skedaddling truancy truantism unexcused absence vacation