incontinence

noun

Etymology: From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence or its etymon Latin incontinentia. Doublet of incontinency.

1. Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

   “verbal incontinence”

   “Allworthy was ſufficiently offended by this Tranſgreſſion of Jones; for notwithſtanding the Aſſertions of Mr. Weſtern, it is certain this worthy Man had never indulged himſelf in any looſe Pleaſures with Women, and greatly condemned the Vice of Incontinence in others.”

2. The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

   “The objective is to make life easier for male colleagues and customers with urinary incontinence.”