.... either ...
abstention
1 abstention abstentions
Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
...a vote of sixteen in favor, three against, and one abstention...
The number of abstentions is likely to be crucial.
Abstention is traditionally high in Colombia.
N-VAR
2 abstention
Abstention is the same as abstinence. (FORMAL)
The goal is complete abstention from all mind-altering substances.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N from n
= abstinence
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