Is there a `pointer-events:hoverOnly` or similar in CSS?

Hover only. It is very easy. No JS… Prevent link default action too.

a:hover {
	color: red;
}
a:active {
	pointer-events: none;
}

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Edit:
supported in IE 11 and above
http://caniuse.com/#search=pointer-events