ABSTINENCE


Meaning of ABSTINENCE in English

[ 'abstɪnəns ]

■ noun the fact or practice of abstaining, especially from drinking alcohol.

Derivatives

abstinent adjective

abstinently adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., from L. abstinentia , from abstinere (see abstain ).

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