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abstinenceOne entry found for abstinence. Main Entry: ab·sti·nence Pronunciation: 'ab-st&-n&n(t)s Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin abstinentia, from abstinent-, abstinens, present participle of abstinEre 1 : voluntary forbearance especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving or from eating some foods 2 a : habitual abstaining from intoxicating beverages b : abstention from sexual intercourse - ab·sti·nent /-n&nt/ adjective - ab·sti·nent·ly adverb
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