Noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Many independent voters chose to participate with political abstentions in the recent election.

Definition:Votes withheld in a political election or decision.

From political abstentions

Example:The abstention votes in the council are often considered when tallying the final decision.

Definition:Votes in a legislative assembly where members choose not to vote on a particular issue.

From abstention votes

Example:Non-voting abstentions were a significant factor in the poll results, with over 20% of the electorate choosing not to participate.

Definition:Abstainers who choose not to vote.

From non-voting abstentions

Example:Many people chose to abstain in voting due to dissatisfaction with the political candidates.

Definition:The act of not voting in an election or poll.

From abstention in voting

Example:During the board meeting, the CEO decided to abstain during the decision-making process on the new project.

Definition:The act of withholding one's vote during a decision-making process.

From abstention during decision-making

Example:In the committee meeting, silence as abstention was evident, as many members chose not to voice their opinions.

Definition:Choosing not to speak or register a position in a discussion.

From silence as abstention

Example:The decision-making process was significantly impacted by the large number of abstentions.

Definition:Votes withheld from a decision during a decision-making process.

From decision-making abstentions

Example:He abstained on the issue of environmental policies, believing it was too complex for an uninformed decision.

Definition:Choosing not to take a stand on a particular issue.

From abstaining on the issue

Example:Due to polling irregularities, a large number of voters abstained from voting in the election.

Definition:The act of not casting one's vote.

From abstention from voting

Example:The campaign team focused on identifying and engaging abstaining voters to increase their turnout.

Definition:Voters who choose not to vote.

From abstaining voters