Australian English Meaning of temperance

temperance

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Definitions and Meaning of temperance in English

Wordnet

temperance (n)

the trait of avoiding excesses

abstaining from excess

the act of tempering

Webster

temperance (v. t.)

Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.

Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.

State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.

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