abstention/abstinence
nounfeminine/ɐbʃtẽˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
abs·ten·ção
Definition
The act or effect of abstaining; voluntary refusal or omission to participate, consume, or vote.
Abstention in the elections was over 50%. He maintained a strict abstinence from alcohol during the diet.
Etymology
Do latim 'abstentio, -ōnis'.