0 the fact of not voting in favour of or against someone or something: --
There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.
There were high levels of abstention (from voting) in the last elections.
1 not doing something, such as drinking alcohol or having sex: --
Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
abstention