ABSTENTION


Meaning of ABSTENTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə b- ' sten(t)-sh ə n, ab-

Function: noun

Etymology: Late Latin abstention-, abstentio, from Latin abstin ē re

Date: 1521

: the act or practice of abstaining

– ab · sten · tious \ -sh ə s \ adjective

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