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the ability to restrain oneself, including one’s bodily discharges

continence, continency(noun)

the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters

continence(noun)

voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge

abstention from sexual intercourse

argued for a pregnancy-prevention program that did not put so much faith in the continence of teenagers

the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others

experiencing a moment of unusual continence, I refrained from returning her gratuitous insult

the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions

a religious sect that demanded nearly superhuman continence from its adherents

voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites

a gambling mecca that has a reputation for being the sort of place where caution and continence are thrown to the wind

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