forgive my lack of knowledge on this matter but can somebody explain what exactly means "Abstain" , I can't figure it out, if one doesn't or decline to vote that means they are against the vote
as an example : He took a vow to abstain from alcohol/smoking/sex. in other words, he will Not do any of the mention things, thus he's "against" such things, therefore Not neutral
abstain
/əbˈsteɪn/
verb
1. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something: "the terms stipulate that he must abstain from consumption of alcohol and controlled substances"
2. formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion:
abstain verb [I] (NOT DO)
to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad: