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Abstinence

British pronunciation/ˈæbstɪnəns/
American pronunciation/ˈæbstənəns/
Abstinence
[NOUN]
1

the voluntary act of refraining from certain activities or substances that one may desire, typically motivated by health, moral, or religious reasons

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2

the characteristic of refraining from certain activities or behaviors

synonyms : abstention
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Examples
1Abstinence is the best treatment.
2Abstinence doesn't work.
3So, were you taught abstinence?
4Addiction applies an abstinence model.
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