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abstention

Pronunciation: [æbˈstɛnʃən]

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Learn how to use abstention in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “politics”

(noun) the act of choosing not to vote, especially in an election or decision-making process. It's like when you are given a chance to pick something but decide not to pick anything at all.

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During the voting, her abstention showed that she wanted to stay neutral.

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His decision to vote was the opposite of an abstention; he wanted to make his opinion clear.

Example

What was the reason for your abstention during the vote?

Context: “law”

(noun) an official decision to not participate in a vote or to avoid taking action. This can happen in groups where people need to decide something together.

Example

The committee noted that her abstention from the vote affected the final outcome.

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His active participation in the vote was the opposite of abstention.

Example

Can someone explain why there was an abstention in the vote today?

How to pronounce abstention

Pronunciation: [æbˈstɛnʃən]

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