abstention

English Thesaurus

1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	self-denial, self-discipline,
definition	:	the trait of practicing self discipline (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	abstain, desist, refrain,
definition	:	choose not to consume (verb.consumption)

derivation	:	abstentious, abstinent,
definition	:	self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink (adj.all)

derivation	:	abstain, desist, refrain,
definition	:	choose not to consume (verb.consumption)

derivation	:	abstentious, abstinent,
definition	:	self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink (adj.all)