abstention

/æbˈstɛnʃən/
noun
  1. The act of choosing not to do something, especially not to vote or not to use something.
    • Three members voted yes, two voted no, and one chose abstention.
    • The committee noted her abstention from the discussion on the controversial topic.
    • His abstention from social media helped him focus on his studies.
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