abstinence theory

US/ˈæb.stə.nn̩s/US/ˈæb.stə.nn̩ts/US/ˈθi.ə.ɹi/US/ˈθɪ.ə.ɹi/

noun

A theory that abstinence in business will bring beneficial interest.

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Meanings

nounabstinence theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeconomicsA theory that abstinence in business will bring beneficial interest.
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