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Meaning of absentment in English:

absentment

noun

rare

  • The action of absenting oneself; removal, withdrawal; absence.

Pronunciation

absentment

/abˈsɛntm(ə)nt/ /əbˈsɛntm(ə)nt/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot (1562–1633), archbishop of Canterbury. From absent + -ment. Compare Middle French, French (rare) absentement action of absenting oneself, absence.