abstinence
abs·ti·nence
noun
1.
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Origin
From Middle English abstinence, from Old French abstinence, from Latin abstinentia, from abstinēns, present participle of abstineō (“to withhold”). Equivalent to abstain + -ence.
Phrases
- abstinence of war
- abstinence only
- abstinence ring
- abstinence syndrome
- abstinence theory
- neonatal abstinence syndrome
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