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abstinence

noun

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Deliberate avoidance

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abstention self-denial

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leniency

noun

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

Reduced strictness

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lenience lenity mercy clemency indulgence forbearance

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restraint

noun

Control over one's impulses, or a limit placed on an action.

Control of impulses

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self-control self-restraint moderation discipline reserve forbearance

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