Celibacy (noun)

The state of being unmarried and abstaining from sexual intercourse, especially for religious reasons.

Origin:

Derived from latin 'caelibatus' meaning 'unmarried state'.

Examples:

1. The priest took a vow of celibacy.
2. The ancient order of monks practiced celibacy as a means of spiritual devotion.
3. The nun embraced celibacy as a way to serve God.
4. Some people choose celibacy as a form of self-discipline or personal growth.
5. The celibacy requirement for the position was controversial and led to debates.