abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

noun

  1. 1

    The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

  2. 2

    The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

  3. 3

    Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

  4. 4

    Delay of spending to accrue capital.

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