Absence

• the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"
• failure to be present
• the time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence"
• the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
• Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of from a duty or obligation.
• A state of being absent or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; -- opposed to presence; Want; lack; destitution; withdrawal; Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as, absence of mind
• is a generalized seizure where a person's consciousness is interrupted. This is sometimes confused with 'day dreaming'
• An "excused" absence where the employer is notified ahead of time that the day will be taken off. An "unexcused" absence is unplanned and unauthorized time off work. In these cases, disciplinary action may be required.
• state of staring at nothing, eye fluttering, or slight muscle spasm associated with seizure.