Abstention

[Ab*sten·tion]

Abstention is when someone deliberately avoids doing something, especially something that might be harmful.

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The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

Noun
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)


a.
The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.


Abstention

Ab*sten"tion , a. [F. See Abstain.] The act of abstaining; a holding aloof. Jer. Taylor.

The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

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Usage Examples

Abstention means you stayed at home or went to the beach. By casting a blank vote, you're saying you have a political conscience but you don't agree with any of the existing parties.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

War will disappear only when men shall take no part whatever in violence and shall be ready to suffer every persecution that their abstention will bring them. It is the only way to abolish war.

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