absenteglossary / ABSENTE absente (ab-sen-tee). [Latin] In the absence of. • This term formerly appeared in law reports to note the absence of a judge (the court, absente Ellis, J., was unanimous). 词条贡献者 法律翻译徐玲,知名法学院保险法专业,专注翻译各类与保险追偿有关的法律文件。