Abp. Archbishop.
abr. Abridged; Abridgment.
A.B.S. American Bible Society.
abs., absol. Absolutely.
abs., abstr. Abstract.
abs re., absente reo, the defendant being absent.
A.C., ante Christum=Before Christ.
acc. Accusative.
Acc., Acct. Account (also a/c); Accountant.
A.C.P. Associate of the College of Preceptors.