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abstinence

Main Entry:: ab·sti·nence
Pronunciation:: \ˈab-stə-nən(t)s\
Function:: noun

1 : voluntary forbearance especially from sexual intercourse or from eating some foods 2 : habitual abstaining from intoxicating beverages

— ab·sti·nent \-nənt\

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