1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Leave.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Leave.

AWOL French leave abandonment abscondence absence absence without leave absentation absenteeism absenting casting away cessation cut day off decampment default departure desuetude disappearance disuse egress escape evacuation excused absence exit exodus fleeing flight forsaking furlough getaway going hegira holiday hooky jettison jettisoning leave leave of absence nonappearance nonattendance parting passing pulling out removal retirement retreat running away sabbatical leave sick leave throwing overboard truancy truantism unexcused absence vacation walkout withdrawal