the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The principles or practice of teetotalers; total abstinence from intoxicating drink, or the total-abstinence movement.
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n. abstaining from alcohol
Word Usage
"I have not seen the quite simple objection to the causes advocated by certain wealthy idealists; causes of which the cause called teetotalism is the strongest case."