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abstention/abstinence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐbʃtẽˈsɐ̃w̃/abs·ten·ção
Definition
1The act or effect of abstaining; voluntary refusal or omission to participate, consume, or vote.
Usage examples
“Abstention in the elections was over 50%. He maintained a strict abstinence from alcohol during the diet.”