temperance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.

   Temperance in eating and drinking.

From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper. English equivalent temper + -ance.

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