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abstention noun abstemiousness, abstinence from action, avoidance, elusion, evasion, forbearance, holding off, inaction, refrainment Associated concepts: abstention awaiting the state court's decision, abstention based on deferral, abstention based on state issues, doctrine of abstention See also: absence, continence, desuetude, temperance ABSTENTION, French law. This is the tacit renunciation by an heir of a succession Merl. Rep. h.t. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The vote to accept the three organizations by the UN's ECOSOC
was 23 in favor, 16 against, and 10 abstentions, with the United States
voting approval. The senate voted 19-1, with two abstentions, to send a clear signal
to Joe Ramirez that it is unhappy with his leadership. After a lengthy public debate, the state Board of Education voted
8-0 with two abstentions to reject suggested changes. |
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