/ˈæbstɪnəns/
ab·stin·ence
BrE /ˈæbstɪnəns/
NAmE /ˈæbstɪnəns/
[U]
~ (from sth)
(formal)
the practice of not allowing yourself sth, especially food, alcoholic drinks or sex, for moral, religious or health reasons
total abstinence from strong drink
➡ see also abstain