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[き(棄)·けん(権)]
kiken
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 棄権

noun, suru verb
  1. abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
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Definition and Synonyms for 棄権

Drop Out give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope
Synonyms: まいる, ギブアップ, 万年, 万歳, 万歳, 断念, 棄権, 絶念, 観念, 諦める, 降参
Withdraw withdraw from active participation
Synonyms: リタイア, 棄権, 降りる
Drop Out admit defeat
Synonyms: まいる, ギブアップ, 万年, 万歳, 万歳, 断念, 棄権, 絶念, 観念, 諦める, 降参

Meanings for each kanji in 棄権

» abandon; throw away; discard; resign; reject; sacrifice
» authority; power; rights

Categories 棄権 is a member of

Lay Off put an end to a state or an activity
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 棄権

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Sample Sentences for 棄権

I don't plan to vote at the upcoming election.
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There were two abstentions.
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When it was time to vote, he abstained.
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