AWOL

AWOL
pronounced as initials or /ay"wawl, ay"wol/, adj., adv.
1. away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting.
n.
2. a soldier or other military person who is absent from duty without leave.
3. go AWOL,
a. to depart from military duty without leave.
b. to absent oneself without explanation.
Also, awol, A.W.O.L., a.w.o.l.
[1915-20; A(bsent) W(ith)o(ut) L(eave)]

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  • AWOL — (absent without leave) absent from military duties without authorization …   English contemporary dictionary

  • aWOL —    AWOL stands for Absent Without Leave , or Absent Without Official Leave . Orignially a military term, it is used when someone has gone missing without telling anyone or asking for permission.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

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