Betydelse av abstention på svenska

• 0 the fact of not voting in favour of or against someone or something:

  • There were high levels of abstention (from voting) in the last elections.

  • There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.

• 1 not doing something, such as drinking alcohol or having sex:

  • Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication.