What does the cryptic crossword clue "President carrying small books away (6)" mean?

The definition is "away". The wordplay uses charade, container. ABE (synonym of "President") + S (abbreviation of "small") + NT (abbreviation of "books") [container: "carrying"]; definition: "away" The answer is ABSENT.

President carrying small books away (6)

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