1. A person who is away from his or her usual residence; one who is absent.
2. A person who is not present where expected.
3. A person who either resides out of state or has departed from the state without having a representative there.
“Generally, a person is an absentee when he is absent from his domicile or usual place of residence; but in light of pertinent statutes he is an absentee when he is without the state and has no representative therein.” 1 C.J.S. Ab-sentee § 2, at 339 (1985).
absentee, adj. Having the characteristics of an absentee (absentee voter).
absentee, adv. In an absentee manner (Debby voted absentee).