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æbˈstɛn ʃənab·sten·tion

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  1. abstinence, abstentionnoun

    the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

    Synonyms:
    abstinence

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  1. Even Sanchez:

    The Socialist party's adversary is not Podemos or the PP, our challenge is going to vote, our challenge is conquering abstention.

  2. Ludwig Von Mises:

    The common man is the sovereign consumer whose buying or abstention from buying ultimately determines what should be produced and in what quantity and quality.

  3. Luis Barria:

    With eight votes in favor and one abstention, we have decided to admit the case against justice Benavides.

  4. Jon Bramnick:

    An abstention is an indication that I respect the holiday but I also respect the taxpayers.

  5. Alexis Tsipras ':

    Not one vote should be lost, we should not be beaten by abstention, an abstention is a victory for New Democracy.


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