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abstention

Synonyms

Noun

1. abstinence

2. self-discipline, self-denial

Usage
Controversial development reading passes after abstention - upstatetoday.com
Abstention from municipal elections: between distancing oneself from local politics and the devitalization of communal life in rural areas - Ifop Group
Record abstention in Iraq’s first vote after defeating IS - Digital Journal
Fresno Unified Trustee Jonasson Rosas Cites Student Focus in SEDA Abstention - GV Wire
Politic Abstention and Selective Integration: Parallels in Egyptian and Eritrean Defence Postures - horn review
The New Comity Abstention - California Law Review
Hallucinate Less by Thinking More: Aspect-Based Causal Abstention for Large Language Models - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Flynn defends oil abstention, confirms enterprise review - Daily Business
Walk for Peace monks recognized by Tarrant commissioners amid O’Hare abstention - Fort Worth Report
Reps. Villanueva, Zubiri explain abstention in Duterte impeach voting - Inquirer.net
WP223: Cross-pressured voters in Africa: Patterns of loyalty, defection, and abstention - Afrobarometer
Outsourced workers at Bagerhat 250-bed District Hospital stage work abstention as 66 face replacement - The Business Standard
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’ - Anadolu Ajansı
Canada’s United Nations abstention on slavery recognition wasn’t neutral — it was a choice - The Conversation
In Columbus NWSL votes, two abstained. One won't say why - The Columbus Dispatch
South Africa explains abstention on UN climate change resolution - South African Government News Agency
Now Islami Bank personnel stage 1-hr work abstention - Dhaka Tribune
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution - Al Jazeera
Harder Is Not Always Holier: The Dangers of Abstaining from Pleasure - Desiring God
DHCBA Announces Abstention from Work on 1st and 3rd Saturdays Opposes Delhi High Courts Mandatory Sitting Days - LawStreet Journal
US Abstention on UN’s Ukraine Peace Vote Prompt’s Ex-Envoy’s Ire - Bloomberg Government News
SA Defends UN Climate Vote Abstention to Protect Equity in Global Climate Framework - Devdiscourse
France local elections: LFI and RN gain despite mass abstention - In Defence of Marxism
Oregon law director says data center ordinance did pass despite abstention - wtol.com
Abstention and blank votes, the undisputed winners of Peru’s elections - EL PAÍS English
Tinder, WeWard, Lime: French government tests new tools to fight voter abstention - Le Monde.fr
French Abroad Election : Bohême wins, Vazquez emerges,abstention casts a shadow - Cambodgemag
US Abstention on UN’s Ukraine Peace Vote Prompt’s Ex-Envoy’s Ire - Bloomberg.com
Trump’s former Ukraine envoy criticizes US abstention on UN peace vote - Fox News
Oregon law director says data center ordinance did pass despite abstention - wtol.com
Delhi HC frowns on lawyers’ abstention over pecuniary jurisdiction row - The Times of India
Why Annalisa Perea Abstained From Fresno Council Leadership Vote - GV Wire
French municipal elections turnout was lowest outside pandemic - Le Monde.fr
Cyprus President says abstention from voting is not an option - ΚΥΠΕ
Behind China’s Abstention: The Calculus of Not Condemning Iran’s Gulf Strikes - Modern Diplomacy
When is a unanimous vote not enough? When abstentions reduce the vote to 4-0 - Richland Source
44% abstention: French local elections 'poorly attended dress rehearsal' for 2027 presidential race - France 24
Abstention wins again - Philenews
Federal Judge Denies Kalshi TRO, Raises Abstention Question After Arizona Criminal Charges - Gaming America
Tamaraws assert validity of abstention, cite COMELEC’s ‘vague’ provisions - FEU Advocate
The Government criticizes the PSIB for its abstention on the new roads agreement: "For you, we are second-class" - Demócrata
Indonesia’s Ukraine abstention signals a pragmatic pivot in a shifting west - Indonesia Business Post
Ridon casts away doubts about Flores after abstention controversy in impeachment vote - Manila Bulletin
Congo Sassou-Nguesso faces threat of record abstention - Africa Intelligence
Canada’s abstention from UN vote on reparations for slavery is a missed opportunity - Amnesty International Canada
Is it necessary to require mandatory voting in Colombia? Politicians’ favorite figure is abstention - TU BARCO - Noticias
Dutch Political Divide Over UN Slavery Resolution Abstention - curacaochronicle.com
Congress promotes the gateway to the RETA for mutualists - Demócrata
Portugal: Seguro fears high abstention could elect far-right opponent - Plataforma Media
DA Criticises SA Abstention at UN over Iran Crackdown - The Common Sense
Parliament Members Call for Debate on Kingdom’s Abstention in UN Slavery Resolution Vote - curacaochronicle.com
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi as Federal Judge Raises Abstention Question - Gambling Insider
Portugal emigrants group outlines causes of abstention in presidential election - Plataforma Media
Audrey Zubiri: Abstention in Sara Duterte impeachment needed due to husband Migz's role as senator-judge - politiko.com.ph
Most UN members back Ukraine on invasion’s 4th year - Ukrainian World Congress
Amnesty International berates Canada for abstention from historic UN vote on reparations for slavery - Peoples Gazette Nigeria
China’s unusual abstention from UN’s Iran vote highlights diplomatic squeeze amid Middle East conflict - CNA
Congress likely to submit MLAs’ abstention report to high command - The Times of India
Voter Turnout Rises in Costa Rica as Abstention Drops - The Tico Times
Municipal elections 2026: voter turnout varies widely across Alpes-Maritimes - Riviera Radio
RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer - The Daily Star
Sahara: Tebboune recognizes Resolution 2797 after Algeria’s UN abstention - Yabiladi.com
Blue House defends UN abstention as balanced amid Lee Jae-myung backlash - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz
Congress demands the elimination of mandatory appointments with the abstention of PSOE, Sumar, ERC, Bildu, and CC - Demócrata
Kellogg blasts U.S. abstention on U.N. Ukraine peace resolution - The New Voice of Ukraine
‘Ignorance or cowardice?’ — Badenoch criticises UK abstention on UN slavery vote - The Nation Newspaper
NGT: Reactions to the first German abstention in Brussels by the conservative/social democrat coalition government - Table.Briefings
Juanma Moreno asks for the abstention of PSOE and Vox if the PP nears an absolute majority - Demócrata
Ukrainians in Brazil condemn country’s abstention in UN vote on kidnapped Ukrainian children - Ukrainian World Congress
Abstentions spell trouble ahead on juries - Sky News
Presidential elections: abstention rate ‘down’; results to start coming through from 8pm - Portugal Resident
French municipal elections: Second round turnout sinks to 48.1% at 5 pm - Le Monde.fr
EU Backs Moral Case of UN Slave Trade Resolution Despite Abstention — Ambassador - GhanaWeb
Abstention is not protest but permission, Adeoye warns in civic participation essay - The Sun Nigeria
UN vote on Ukraine peace resolution: Kellogg criticizes US abstention - RBC-Ukraine
Elections in Andalusia: Vox rules out facilitating Juanma Moreno's investiture with an abstention if the PP does not reach an absolute majority - Demócrata
APNU against vote abstention for opposition leader, says can hurt collaboration with WIN - Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana
Work abstention by workers and employees paralyses Chattogram Port - Prothom Alo English
First green light from the Chamber to the Ddl on Roma Capitale. Meloni: "Bitterness for the abstention of the PD" - Il Sole 24 ORE
EU raises concerns over UN resolution on slavery, justifies vote abstention - TheCable
The PNL leadership reconfirmed the decision not to form a coalition with PSD with 34 votes in favor, 10 abstentions, 0 against - cotidianul.md
Ctg port workers to continue work abstention tomorrow - The Daily Star
Abstention not a rejection of Ghana’s slavery resolution — EU - CitiNewsroom.com
From abstention to a strong voice for peace - vijesti.me
Colombia stays silent on abstention in UN ‘kidnapped’ Ukraine children vote - Latin America Reports
Abstaining from Abstention: UNSC Resolution 2774 (2025) and Obligatory Abstention under Article 27(3) of the UN Charter - EJIL: Talk!
Chattogram Port Strike | NCT lease: Protesters call for indefinite work abstention at Ctg port - The Daily Star
Housing package passes first round thanks to Chega abstention - Essential Business
Mind the gap: rethinking global alcohol metrics in high-abstention low-income and middle-income countries - The Lancet
Delhi High Court Bar Association calls for work abstention on first, third Saturdays despite court sitting rule | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
Ctg port operations disrupted as workers on 8-hour work abstention over NCT leasing plan - The Daily Star
UN Security Council backs resolution on Iran attacks on Gulf states, 13-0 with 2 abstentions - 1Lurer
Labour maintains narrow poll lead as voter abstention reshapes race – survey - The Malta Independent
Turin, SWG poll on municipal elections: Lo Russo fails, abstention alert - Agenzia Nova
Protest over NCT lease: Ctg port workers plan 8-hour abstention on Jan 31 - The Daily Star
Delhi HC Bar Association calls for abstention from work on 1st and 3rd Saturdays - ANI News
India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution calling for unconditional ceasefire between Russia & Ukraine - News On AIR
Interns at Sylhet Osmani hospital on work abstention following 'assault' on doctor - The Daily Star
Badenoch, Gabby Clash Over UK’s Abstention on Ghana-Led Slavery Resolution - NewsGhana
Abstention at general meetings - KLSE Screener
Foreign Language Equivalents
Foreign Language Equivalents of 'abstention'
Language Equivalent   Language Equivalent
French abstention    Spanish
Misspellings - Typos
avstention,   abstentioon,   abstenrion,   bastention,   aabstention,   astention,   absention,   abstentionn,   sbstention,   abstenton,   abstentin,   abstwntion,   abstentiom,   abstentino,   abstentipn,   abtention,   absteniton,   abdtention,   abbstention,   abstentiob,   abstenyion,   abstentuon,   absyention,   abstentoon,   abatention,   abtsention,   abstentio,   asbtention,   abstebtion,   absrention,   absetntion,   absteention,   abstemtion,   abstenttion,   abstenion,   anstention,   absstention,   abstentiion,   abstnetion,   abstentiin,   abstrntion,   abstetion,   abstntion,   abstentoin,   abstenntion,   abstension,   absttention,   bstention,   abstetnion
Words Starting with Letter - 'A'
a a battery a billion
a bit a bit much a capella singing
a cappella singing a couple of a few
a fortiori a good deal a great deal
a horizon a hundred a hundred and one
a hundred thousand a hundred times a kempis
a la carte a la mode a level
a little a lot a million
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