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abstention

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ID 695199 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain terms and phraseological elements particular to legal languageconstitutional lawCommunity Law
  • the act of refraining from voting; an instance of this
abstention
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  • If voting is necessary, votes shall be taken in the same sequence, save that if the Chairman is also the rapporteur, be shall vote last. Abstentions shall not be permitted.
  • Abstentions by members present in person or represented shall not prevent the adoption by the Council of acts which require unanimity.

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