ABSTENTION


Meaning of ABSTENTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əb-ˈsten(t)-shən, ab- ]

noun

Etymology: Late Latin abstention-, abstentio, from Latin abstinēre

Date: 1521

: the act or practice of abstaining

• ab·sten·tious -shəs adjective

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