unexcused
adjective
un·ex·cused
ˌən-ik-ˈskyüzd 
: not excused
specifically
: not officially excused or permitted
an unexcused absence
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Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The study also found a reduction in unexcused absences, with researchers suggesting improved attendance may help explain some of the academic gains, particularly among middle and high school students.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Council members can be fined for having unexcused absences, but the mayor is exempt from the policy.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
Florida, for example, is reporting higher average test scores and lower unexcused absences since its statewide ban was implemented in 2023.
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Weadé James,
Boston Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The study also found a reduction in unexcused absences, with researchers suggesting improved attendance may help explain some of the academic gains, particularly among middle and high school students.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Council members can be fined for having unexcused absences, but the mayor is exempt from the policy.
—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
Florida, for example, is reporting higher average test scores and lower unexcused absences since its statewide ban was implemented in 2023.
—
Weadé James,
Boston Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unexcused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexcused. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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