Abstention is when someone deliberately avoids doing something, especially something that might be harmful. You might decide to live for a year without buying anything besides food — you could call the act of doing this abstention from the consumer lifestyle.
What is the meaning of word abstention?
intransitive verb. 1 : to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice abstain from drinking. 2 : to choose not to vote Ten members voted for the proposal, six members voted against it, and two abstained.
How do you use abstention in a sentence?
Abstention in a Sentence ?
- I decided to settle on an abstention when the family voted on where we should eat, as personally I didn't care where we went.
- If you do not vote for or against something, you have instead decided on abstention, remaining neutral.
