C1 noun Formal

autovacant

/ˌɔːtoʊˈveɪkənt/

A term used in administrative or legal contexts to describe a position, seat, or property that becomes automatically vacant by operation of law or regulation. It occurs without the need for a formal resignation or dismissal when specific conditions, such as prolonged absence or conflict of interest, are met.

Examples

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1

The system monitors gym locker usage and marks any locker as autovacant if it hasn't been opened for 48 hours.

The system monitors gym locker usage and marks any locker as autovacant if it hasn't been opened for 48 hours.

2

Under Article 12, the chairman's seat was declared autovacant due to his failure to attend three consecutive board meetings.

Under Article 12, the chairman's seat was declared autovacant due to his failure to attend three consecutive board meetings.

3

Check the app to see if any camping spots are autovacant because of late cancellations.

Check the app to see if any camping spots are autovacant because of late cancellations.

Word Family

Noun
autovacant
Verb
autovacate
Adverb
autovacantly
Adjective
autovacant
Related
autovacancy
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Auto' (automatic) + 'Vacant' (empty). It is a seat that 'empties itself' when a rule is broken.

Quick Quiz

Because the minister took a job in the private sector, his parliamentary seat was immediately rendered _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: autovacant

Examples

1

The system monitors gym locker usage and marks any locker as autovacant if it hasn't been opened for 48 hours.

everyday

The system monitors gym locker usage and marks any locker as autovacant if it hasn't been opened for 48 hours.

2

Under Article 12, the chairman's seat was declared autovacant due to his failure to attend three consecutive board meetings.

formal

Under Article 12, the chairman's seat was declared autovacant due to his failure to attend three consecutive board meetings.

3

Check the app to see if any camping spots are autovacant because of late cancellations.

informal

Check the app to see if any camping spots are autovacant because of late cancellations.

4

The researcher analyzed the socio-political impact of autovacant parliamentary seats in post-colonial legal systems.

academic

The researcher analyzed the socio-political impact of autovacant parliamentary seats in post-colonial legal systems.

5

Our cloud infrastructure implements an autovacant protocol for server nodes that stop responding to heartbeat signals.

business

Our cloud infrastructure implements an autovacant protocol for server nodes that stop responding to heartbeat signals.

Word Family

Noun
autovacant
Verb
autovacate
Adverb
autovacantly
Adjective
autovacant
Related
autovacancy

Common Collocations

declare autovacant declare autovacant
autovacant clause autovacant clause
render autovacant render autovacant
autovacant status autovacant status
triggered autovacant triggered autovacant

Common Phrases

by operation of autovacant rules

by operation of autovacant rules

subject to autovacant

subject to autovacant

automatic autovacant trigger

automatic autovacant trigger

Often Confused With

autovacant vs autovacuum

Autovacuum is a database maintenance process in PostgreSQL, whereas autovacant refers to a legal or administrative vacancy.

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Usage Notes

The term is highly specialized and is most frequently encountered in civil service regulations or specific technical management systems. It is often used as a noun to describe the status itself or as a predicate adjective.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse this with a general 'vacancy'; remember that 'autovacant' implies the vacancy happened automatically due to a rule, not just because someone quit.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Auto' (automatic) + 'Vacant' (empty). It is a seat that 'empties itself' when a rule is broken.

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Word Origin

A compound of the Greek 'autos' (self) and the Latin 'vacare' (to be empty).

Grammar Patterns

Used as a count noun: 'The law identifies several autovacants.' Used as a predicate adjective: 'The office became autovacant.' Plural form: autovacants.
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Cultural Context

This term is notably present in the legal frameworks of some Commonwealth countries regarding the disqualification of elected officials.

Quick Quiz

Because the minister took a job in the private sector, his parliamentary seat was immediately rendered _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: autovacant

Related Words

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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