temperance
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Definition & Meaning of "temperance"in English

Temperance
01

the practice of restraining oneself from consuming any or too much alcohol 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
His commitment to temperance was evident in his decision to avoid all alcoholic beverages. 
02

the act of tempering 

03

the trait of avoiding excesses 

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