Which phrase means 'while not present at the event being referred to'?

• A. Ausocious
• B. Treacherous
• C. Congealed
• D. In Absentia

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is expressing action or status in someone’s absence. In absentia is a Latin phrase that literally means “in the absence,” used to describe something done while a person is not present, such as a vote, decision, or judgment given when someone is not there. This fits the meaning of “while not present at the event being referred to.”

The other options don’t convey absence. Treacherous describes danger or betrayal, congealed means thickened or solidified, and ausocious isn’t a standard word with a meaning related to presence. So the phrase that best matches the idea of happening while someone is not present is in absentia.