abstain from voting

abstain from voting

To refrain from casting a vote for someone or something. Many argue that citizens who abstain from voting put the democratic process in jeopardy. Because I didn't like either candidate, I decided to abstain from voting for the first time in my life. It annoys me so much that he abstains from voting but then complains endlessly about whoever wins.

See also: abstain, vote

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abstain from voting

to choose not to vote either for or against a proposition or nominee. I will have to abstain from voting since I cannot make up my mind.

See also: abstain, vote

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