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Definition of Abstinence
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Abstinence
The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence. The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat. Related Definitions:
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Abstinence Quotations
Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted. Thomas Jefferson Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderate use rather than total abstinence. Samuel Butler Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy. Voltaire Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. Saint Augustine There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people. Hillary Clinton |
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Abstinence Translations
abstinence in Dutch is geheelonthouding, abstinentie abstinence in French is abstention, abstinence abstinence in German is Enthaltung {f}, Abstinenz {f} abstinence in Hungarian is absztinencia abstinence in Latin is ieiunium |
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