Continency
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noun.
Alternative form of
continence
.
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noun.
the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
Word Usage
"Much more, therefore, can he be dispensed from the vow of continency which is about an act of chastity."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
self-denial
self-discipline
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
continuousness
disquietness
dromonde
favorer
hardwork
suggests
continence
contingency