absenters
n. C2 Proficiency ab·sen·ters
n. people who are not present in a place where they are expected to be. This word is very old and rarely used today.
n. individuals who are not present in a specified location or group. Archaic in modern usage; typically found in historical or legal contexts.
The king sent a letter to the absenters in the kingdom.
The judge noted the names of the absenters who failed to appear for the morning hearing.
In the ancient legal code, the absenters were required to pay a fine to the crown for their failure to attend the assembly.