abstinence
The origin and history of abstinence.
Etymology
From Old French abstinence, based on Latin abstinentia, from abstineo, "to hold back" — the noun form of "abstain."
The origin and history of abstinence.
From Old French abstinence, based on Latin abstinentia, from abstineo, "to hold back" — the noun form of "abstain."
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