temperance
nounModeration and self-restraint in behavior or consumption.
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intemperance
nounA lack of moderation or self-restraint.
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nounOne of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
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nounRestraint that avoids excess or extremes.
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nounExcessive satisfaction of a desire or appetite.
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nounFreedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.
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