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The practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.

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self-denial

Saving for the expedition required months of self-denial and careful budgeting.
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Noor's self-denial also included declining an appealing comedy outing so she could complete the promised measurements with her partner.
From Choosing a Measure of Restraint.
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