This is the 8401st most frequent French word.
abstentions
"Abstentions" refers to instances of choosing not to vote or express an opinion, particularly in decision-making or elections.
The word 'abstentions' is used here to indicate individuals who refrained from voting in a decision-making process.
Lors du vote, il y a eu de nombreuses abstentions qui ont influencé le résultat.
During the vote, there were numerous abstentions which influenced the result.
In this context, 'abstentions' represent the non-participation in active voting, a factor often excluded in majority calculations.
Les abstentions ne sont pas considérées dans le calcul de la majorité.
Abstentions are not considered in the calculation of the majority.
Here, 'abstentions' describe the action of members choosing not to vote, explained by the reason for insufficient information.