Definition
Abstinence was the post-Christmas holidays password into Gryffindor Tower, after the Fat Lady and her friend Violet drank all the wine in a picture of a group of drunk monks in the Charms corridor (HBP17)
Commentary
Etymology
"abstinence" refers to choosing not to do something, in this case drinking alcohol, which to the Fat Lady in her hungover state sounds like a pretty good idea.
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