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Temperance

British pronunciation/tˈɛmpəɹəns/
American pronunciation/ˈtɛmpɝəns/, /ˈtɛmpɹəns/
Temperance
[NOUN]
1

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

synonyms : sobriety
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2

the act of tempering

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3

the trait of avoiding excesses

synonyms : moderation
antonyms : intemperance
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Examples
1. Greek philosophers promoted temperance.
2. Temperance went really mainstream.
3. So again, temperance was this faith-based initiative.
4. So, temperance therefore became synonymous with abstinence from alcohol.
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