Answer: absentia

AnswerCrossword Clue
ABSENTIAIn ..: without actually being there
ABSENTIAThe Sixth Amendment prevents trials in it, in most cases
ABSENTIAVote in ... (use a proxy)
ABSENTIAWhat some people are convicted in
ABSENTIASome might vote in it
ABSENTIA"In .." (out, in a way)
ABSENTIAIn ... (although not present): Lat.
ABSENTIANonattendance at a schola
ABSENTIASome people are convicted in it
ABSENTIAA defendant may be tried in it
ABSENTIASomething to vote in
ABSENTIAIn ... (not present)