continence

(känt'n əns)

noun

  1. self-restraint; moderation
  2. self-restraint in, esp. total abstinence from, sexual activity

Origin: OFr < L continentia < prp. of continere: see contain

See continence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Self-restraint; moderation.
  2. Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.
  3. Partial or complete abstention from sexual activity. See Synonyms at abstinence.

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