No. 9,209 in French
contumace
The French word "contumace" means "absence of a defendant from their trial."
In a sentence
L'accusé a été jugé en contumace pour ses présumés délits.
The defendant was tried in absentia for his alleged crimes.
In this sentence, 'contumace' refers to the legal procedure of being judged in absentia, which means the absence of the accused during the trial.
Sa contumace montre un manque de respect pour le tribunal.
His absence shows a lack of respect for the court.
Here, 'contumace' describes the act of being absent, primarily related to a legal context and potentially highlighting disrespect or neglect.
Le procès en contumace a eu lieu hier.
The trial in absentia took place yesterday.
In this usage, 'contumace' directly relates to the specific type of trial conducted without the presence of the defendant.
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