Definition of Temperance
Temperance
Tem·per·ance
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Moderation and self-control in one's behavior or emotions.
e.g. She practiced temperance by limiting her intake of sweets.
(noun)
the action of moderating one's indulgences or passions or of abstaining entirely, especially the action of abstaining from consuming alcoholic drinks;
e.g. He chose temperance because he believed it would make him healthier.
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