absente reo

[ab-sen-tee ree-oh]

adverb

Law.

1. in the absence of the defendant. abs. re.

absente reo

/ æbˈsɛntɪ ˈriːəʊ /

1. law in the absence of the defendant

Word History and Origins

Origin of absente reo¹

< Latin: literally, the party to the lawsuit (or the defendant) being away

Word History and Origins

Origin of absente reo¹

Latin, literally: the defendant being absent

Example Sentences

Abstract. abs re., absente reo, the defendant being absent.

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