abstention

UK
/æbˈstɛnʃən/
US
/æbˈstɛnʃən/

Übersetzungen

abstentionsubstantiv
abstentions
Pl.
UK
/æbˈstɛnʃən/
US
/æbˈstɛnʃən/
His abstention from voting was noted by the committee.
Его воздержание от голосования было отмечено комитетом.
The abstention of several members affected the outcome of the vote.
Неучастие нескольких членов повлияло на результат голосования.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
abstentionadjektiv
UK
/əbˈstenʃən/
US
/əbˈstɛnʃən/
Used attributively (e.g., "abstention vote", "abstention rate").

Definitionen

abstentionsubstantiv
The act of refraining from casting a vote in an election or decision-making process.
The high number of abstentions in the election raised concerns about voter engagement.
The act of refraining from indulging in an activity or consuming something, especially alcohol.
His abstention from alcohol was a personal choice for better health.
abstentionadjektiv
Relating to or characterized by abstention.
The abstention rate among young voters continues to climb.