Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?
\austin huber can’t make it to the ceremony to accept his diploma, so he will graduate in absentia,\ boonerville university’s president informed the planning committee.
with high honors
without a degree
earlier than usual
while not present

Explanation:

The foreign expression "in absentia" is a Latin phrase used in academic contexts to describe completing a graduation or official process when the person is not physically present at the ceremony. The context given (Austin cannot attend the ceremony but will graduate) aligns with this definition.

Answer:

while not present