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Noun Concept
EN
abstinence  abstention
EN
The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) WordNet 3.0
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The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from. Wiktionary
The act of abstaining. Wiktionary (translation)
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). Wiktionary
IS A
self-discipline
DERIVATION
abstain
abstinent
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
abstinence, abstention
Wiktionary
EN
abstention, abstinence

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