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Definition temperance in British English

temperance noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtemp(ə)rəns/
1

the practice of not drinking alcohol and the belief that it is wrong to do so

Synonyms and related words
sober temperance teetotal
2

the ability to control yourself, especially in eating and drinking

Synonyms and related words
self-control discipline self-discipline
Definition temperance in British English