abstention vs foray

abstention

noun
  • Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs. 

  • The act of declining to vote on a particular issue. 

  • The act of abstaining or refraining (from). 

foray

verb
  • To participate in a foray. 

  • To do or attempt something outside one's typical area of expertise. 

noun
  • A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere. 

  • A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid. 

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