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absent without leave

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absent without leave (AWOL)
[ā′wôl]
Etymology: L, absentia
a term used to describe a patient who departs from a psychiatric facility without authorization or from a medical facility against medical advice.


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The 28-year-old Hawaiian faces court martial for his decision to go absent without leave.
A standout on the 1990 squad disappeared in the crowd after a playoff game and went absent without leave.
Until late last year, and impelled by controversies over strategy for Iraq, torture, domestic spying and Jack Abramoff's thick wallet, Congress has been sadly absent without leave.
 
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