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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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