Translation

棄権 / 投票棄権 / 控えること

Meaning

Abstention is the deliberate choice not to vote, especially when a vote is officially counted. It is not a negative vote; it means taking no side in that vote.

Examples

• 決議案は賛成10、反対2、棄権1で可決されました。
  The resolution passed with ten votes in favor, two against, and one abstention.
• 彼女の棄権は議事録に記録されました。
  Her abstention was recorded in the minutes.