Abstentionism — is standing for election to a deliberative assembly while refusing to take up any seats won or otherwise participate in the assembly s business. Abstentionism differs from an election boycott in that abstentionists participate in the election… … Wikipedia
abstentionism — noun A belief in the desirability of withholding ones vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process. Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence. See Also: abstain … Wiktionary
abstentionism — abstentionist, n., adj. /ab sten sheuh niz euhm/, n. the refusal of a government to participate in international relations or alliances that it regards as detrimental to its interests. [ABSTENTION + ISM] * * * … Universalium
abstentionism — É™b stenʃənɪzm n. policy of refusing to vote, practice of avoiding political involvement … English contemporary dictionary
abstentionism — ab·sten·tion·ism … English syllables
abstentionism — noun see abstention … Useful english dictionary
Republican Sinn Féin — Infobox Irish Political Party party name = Republican Sinn Féin Sinn Féin Poblachtach party articletitle = Republican Sinn Féin party leader = Ruairí Ó Brádaigh foundation = 1986 [Claims to be a continuation of Sinn Féin, which was launched in… … Wikipedia
Christian views on alcohol — Jesus making wine from water in The Marriage at Cana, a 14th century fresco from the Visoki Dečani monastery. Christian views on alcohol are varied. Throughout the first 1,800 years of church history, Christians consumed alcoholic beverages as … Wikipedia
Continuity Irish Republican Army — (Óglaigh na hÉireann) Participant in The Troubles and Dissident Irish Republican Campaign 1998 Present A CIRA propaganda p … Wikipedia
Sinn Féin — For the 19th century use of the term, see Sinn Féin (19th century). Sinn Féin Secretary General Dawn Doyle Founder Arthur Griffith … Wikipedia
