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abstentionism

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐbʃtẽsjuˈniʒmu/abs·ten·ci·o·nis·mo

Definition

1

The doctrine or practice of abstaining, especially from voting.

Usage examples

“High abstentionism in the European elections worries politicians. The party advocates active abstentionism as a form of protest.”