sanction
nounOfficial authorization; also a penalty used to enforce a rule.
Official permission
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adjectivePreoccupied with one's own thoughts, concerns, or interests.
self-denial
nounThe practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.
Refusal of personal pleasure
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skittish
adjectiveEasily startled, nervous, or unsettled.
sobriety
nounFreedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.
Freedom from intoxication
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stricture
nounA severe criticism or a restrictive rule.
Severe criticism
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stringent
adjectiveStrict and demanding in requirements or application.
subdue
verbTo bring under control or reduce the force or intensity of something.
sylvan
adjectiveRelating to woods or a wooded setting.
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