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Definition of Abstinence

1. Noun. The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).

2. Noun. Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite.

Definition of Abstinence

1. n. The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence.

Definition of Abstinence

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Medical Definition of Abstinence

1. Self-denial, a voluntary refraining from the use of or indulgence in food, stimulants or sexual intercourse. (15 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abstinence

abstainer abstainers abstaining abstains abstemious abstemiously abstemiousness abstention abstentions abstentious

absterge absterged absterges absterging abstinence (current term) abstinence (current term) abstinences abstinence symptoms abstinence syndrome abstinent

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