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AWOL

Pronunciation: (pronounced as initials or ā'wôl, ā'wol), [key]
—adj., adv.
away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting.

—n.
1. a soldier or other military person who is absent from duty without leave.
2. 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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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