Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold? \walter hartman cant make it to the ceremony to accept his diploma, so he will graduate in absentia,\ dover universitys president informed the planning committee. with high honors without a degree while not present earlier than usual

Explanation:

The Latin term "in absentia" means being absent or not present. In the context, Walter can't attend the ceremony but will still graduate, which implies graduating while not present.

Answer:

C. while not present