Voting And Elections

noun the state or act of not taking part in something

adjective describing someone or something that does not participate

• Nonparticipation in the study will result in incomplete data analysis.
• If you choose nonparticipation, we won't have all the information we need.
• Skipping out on the project is considered nonparticipation.
• In the game of life, nonparticipation means sitting on the sidelines.

verb to choose not to do or have something, especially something you like or want

• The patient abstains from consuming any alcohol before the surgery.
• He abstains from eating junk food to stay healthy.
• She totally abstains from drama in her life.
• The artist abstains from using bright colors in his paintings.