3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Abstain' in a Sentence
"To voluntarily refrain from engaging in a particular activity, especially when it is considered improper or unhealthy; often followed by "from."" more
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The complex legal case forced the judge to abstain from ruling until further evidence was presented.
Members of the jury have abstained from expressing their opinions until the deliberations begin.
In order to maintain objectivity, the judge had to abstain from cases involving close friends.
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