ABSTENTION

abstinence, abstention

(noun) the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

abstention (countable and uncountable, plural abstentions)

(obsolete) The act of restraining oneself. [Attested from the early 16^th century until the med 17^th century.]

The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from. [First attested in the early 17^th century.]

The act of declining to vote on a particular issue. [First attested in the late 19^th century.]

Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs.

Source: Wiktionary

Ab*sten"tion, a. Etym: [F. See Abstain.]

Definition: The act of abstaining; a holding aloof. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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