unauthorized absence
Definition
- Noun:
- An instance of being absent from a military post or duty without official permission: This term specifically describes the military offense of failing to go to or remain at one's assigned place of duty without proper authority. It is a formal charge under military law.
Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in a military or strict disciplinary context to formally describe an act of absence without leave.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- The soldier was charged with unauthorized absence after failing to return from liberty.
- Repeated unauthorized absences can lead to a court-martial.
- The report listed the incident as a 24-hour unauthorized absence.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often abbreviated in military paperwork as UA.
- It is a more formal and specific term than the colloquial "AWOL" (Absent Without Leave), though they are closely related. Unauthorized absence is the official charge, while AWOL is often the descriptive term for the status.
Variants and Related Words
- AWOL (Absent Without Leave): An adjective or noun describing the status of a person who is absent without permission. (e.g., / )
- Desertion: A more serious, related military offense involving the intent to leave one's duty or post permanently.
Synonyms
- Absence without leave (AWOL)
- Unapproved absence (less common in military contexts)
Related Phrases
- To be UA: Military slang for being in a state of unauthorized absence. (e.g., )
- To go UA: Military slang for becoming absent without authorization. (e.g., )
Noun
- unauthorized military absence
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