abstentionism

noun
/əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/UK/æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/US

Etymology

From French abstentionnisme. By surface analysis, abstention + -ism.

  1. derived from abstentionnisme

Definitions

  1. A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other…

    A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process.

    • Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.

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