abstentions

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Noun abstention has 1 sense

abstinence, abstention - the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
--₁ is a kind of self-discipline, self-denial

Derived form: verb abstain₂

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Abstentions

Noun (plural)

Sense 1: The act of voluntarily choosing not to vote or participate in a decision.

Sample Sentence: In the last election, there were a significant number of abstentions, reflecting the lack of confidence in the candidates.

Sense 2: The votes not cast in favor or against a proposition.

Sample Sentence: The bill was passed with a majority of 30 votes in favor and 10 abstentions.

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