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1. (n.) intemperance
immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
2. intemperance
excessive indulgence of appetite or passion.
3. intemperance
lack of moderation or restraint.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) intemperance
the quality of being intemperate
2. (noun) intemperance, intemperateness
consumption of alcoholic drinks
3. (noun) intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence
excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
"the intemperance of their language"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) intemperance
the act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions
2. (noun) intemperance
specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors
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