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Moderation in all things; especially, abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages. [L. temperantia, moderation]

tem·per·ance 'tem-p(ə-)rən(t)s, -pərn(t)s n habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions specif moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages