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/ap.stɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

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abstention; not voting (in an election)

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Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralabstentions

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Abstention is often higher among young people than among pensioners.

Many voters chose not to vote to show their anger.

Abstentions do not count in the final result.

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