VA'CANT, a. [L. vacans.] 1. Empty; not filled; void of every substance except air; as a vacant space between houses; vacant room.2. Empty; exhausted of air; as a vacant receiver.3. Free; unincumbered; unengaged with business or care.Philosophy is the interest of those only who are vacant from the affairs of the world.4. Not filled or occupied with an incumbent or possessor; as a vacant throne; a vacant parish.5. Being unoccupied with business; as vacant hours; vacant moments.6. Empty of thought; thoughtless; not occupied with study or reflection; as a vacant mind.7. Indicating want of thought.The duke had a pleasant and vacant face.8. In law, abandoned; having no heir; as vacant effect or goods.
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