What does abstention mean in the context of board voting?

What does abstention mean in the context of board voting?

• A. Casting a vote
• B. Not casting a vote
• C. Voting after a delay
• D. Absent from the meeting

Answer: (B)

Abstention means choosing not to cast a vote on a motion while you are present at the meeting. You're there and could vote yes or no, but you opt for neutrality and refrain from voting. This is different from being absent from the meeting (not there to vote) or from delaying the vote (postponing it). It’s also different from casting a vote, which would be a yes or no decision. The key idea is that abstaining is a deliberate non-vote by a participant who is present.

Abstention means choosing not to cast a vote on a motion while you are present at the meeting. You're there and could vote yes or no, but you opt for neutrality and refrain from voting. This is different from being absent from the meeting (not there to vote) or from delaying the vote (postponing it). It’s also different from casting a vote, which would be a yes or no decision. The key idea is that abstaining is a deliberate non-vote by a participant who is present.