Definition of abstention Abstention

/ʌbstɛˈnʧʌn/ - [ubstenchun] - ab•sten•tion

We found 7 definitions of abstention from 5 different sources.

What does abstention mean?

Noun
abstention - the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
		abstinence
		self-discipline, self-denial the trait of practicing self discipline

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abstention (Noun)
The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from.
abstention (Noun)
The act of declining to vote on a particular issue.
abstention (Noun)
Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs.