abstention
nounA deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
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Clear all filtersA deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
Based on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
To force or strongly persuade someone to act.
The choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.
Choice of words
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A difficult situation requiring a choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.
Exceptionally fine, beautiful, or delicately made.
Exceptionally fine or beautiful
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A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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Involving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Across different times
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Readily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
A state of uncertainty about what to do or which choice to make.
The stability of a plan or preference as time passes, when relevant information and outcomes otherwise remain unchanged.
Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Practical usefulness
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Repeated wavering between choices or opinions.
To hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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