Abstinence pledge
Abstinence Pledge
An Abstinence Pledge (pronunciation: /æb.stɪ.nəns plɛdʒ/) is a commitment made by an individual, often in the context of a social or religious group, to abstain from certain activities or behaviors, most commonly sexual activity before marriage.
Etymology
The term "Abstinence Pledge" is derived from the English words "abstinence" and "pledge". "Abstinence" (from the Latin abstinere, meaning 'to hold back') refers to the act of refraining from something, while "pledge" (from the Old English plēon, meaning 'to risk, endanger') refers to a solemn promise or undertaking.
Related Terms
- Chastity: The state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
- Celibacy: The state of voluntarily being unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both, usually for religious reasons.
- Virginity Pledge: A pledge taken by some adolescents and young adults to remain virgins until marriage.
- Sexual Abstinence: The practice of refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity for medical, psychological, legal, social, financial, philosophical, moral, or religious reasons.
- Purity Ring: A type of promise or chastity ring worn as a sign of a pledge to sexual abstinence until marriage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abstinence pledge
- Wikipedia's article - Abstinence pledge
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