Abstention

a.

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The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

Noun

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abstention - the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) Synonyms: abstinence

ABSTENTION, French law. This is the tacit renunciation by an heir of a succession Merl. Rep. h.t.

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