‖ absit
(ˈæbsɪt)
[L. absit let (him) be absent, 3rd pers. sing. pres. subj. of abesse to be absent.]
Permission given to a student to be absent. (Cf. exeat.)
| 1884 Dickens Dict. Univ. Cambridge 3/1 Absit, every Undergraduate wishing to leave Cambridge for a whole day, whether including a night or not, must obtain an ‘absit’ from his Tutor. 1920 ‘Two of 'em’ Guide to Camb. Univ. Life 7 Exeats (for one night or more) and absits (for one day) may be obtained from College Tutors on producing a sufficient reason. |