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A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.

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abstention

The chair recorded one abstention because a member had a personal interest in the proposal.
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An abstention appeared on the class tally when one student deliberately declined to vote because neither proposed notice period seemed suitable.
From Choices in Public Life.
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