Definition of Abstinence
Abstinence
Ab·sti·nence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Voluntary self-restraint from indulging in something, especially alcohol or sex.
e.g. She practiced abstinence from social media to focus on her studies.
(noun)
the practice of habitually avoiding (or abstaining from) alcoholic beverages;
e.g. He is celebrating five years of abstinence from alcohol.
(noun)
the practice of not engaging in (or abstaining from) sexual intercourse;
e.g. They have been practicing abstinence due to their religious beliefs.
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