abstentionism
nounUK /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ · US /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/
Etymology From French abstentionnisme. By surface analysis, abstention + -ism.
1
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.
- Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.
- Related terms
- abstentionist, abstain