Meaning Of The Word AWOL

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AWOL
If someone in the Armed Forces goes AWOL, they leave their post without the permission of a superior officer. AWOL is an abbreviation for 'absent without leave'.

AWOL in American English
absent without leave
away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting
one who is AWOL
noun: a soldier or other military person who is absent from duty without leave

AWOL in British English
adjective: absent without leave; absent from one's post or duty without official permission but without intending to desert

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