Abstentions
/ˌæb.stəˈnʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of abstention, referring to instances where one refrains from voting or participating in a decision.
The council recorded three abstentions during the vote on the ordinance.
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Typically used in the context of voting or decision-making bodies where members refrain from casting a vote either voluntarily or due to a conflict, affecting quorum or outcomes.
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