abstinence
nounfeminine/ɐbʃ.tiˈnẽ.sjɐ/medium
abs·ti·nen·ci·a
Definition
The voluntary or involuntary refraining from indulging in something, especially alcohol, drugs, or certain foods.
He practiced abstinence from alcohol for a year.
Nicotine abstinence can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Common collocations
sexual abstinencealcohol abstinenceabstinence syndromeperiod of abstinence
Etymology
Do latim 'abstinentia' (privação, moderação).