Meaning of the word "in absentia" in English

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in absentia

US /ˌɪn æbˈsen.ti.ə/
UK /ˌɪn æbˈsen.ti.ə/

Adverb

while not present at the event being referred to

Example:
The defendant was tried in absentia.
She received her award in absentia, as she was ill.