abstinence

Definition of Abstinence in English :

1. abstention, abstinence

the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

2. abstinence

act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Abstinence

noun

1.

the act or practice of refraining from some action or from the use of something, esp alcohol

2. mainly Roman Catholic Church

the practice of refraining from specific kinds of food or drink, esp from meat, as an act of penance

noun

1.

the act of voluntarily doing without some or all food, drink, or other pleasures

2. Roman Catholic Church

abstention from flesh meat on certain designated days

n.

The act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire, especially for alcoholic drink or sexual intercourse.