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abstentionism
abstentionism
English
Noun
abstentionism (plural abstentionisms)
- 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. [First attested in the mid 20th century.][1]
- Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.
Related terms
Translations
policy of abstaining from political participation
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References
- ↑ Lesley Brown (editor), The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2003 [1933], ISBN 978-0-19-860575-7), page 9