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Definition abstention in British English

abstention noun

noun
/əbˈstenʃ(ə)n/
1

a decision not to vote in an election or meeting

Example

We have three yes votes, one no, and one abstention.

Synonyms and related words
absentee vote absolute majority abstention
Synonyms and related words
abnegation digital detox sacrifice
Definition abstention in British English