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Definition of Intemperance

1. Noun. The quality of being intemperate.

2. Noun. Consumption of alcoholic drinks.

3. Noun. Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence. "The intemperance of their language"

Definition of Intemperance

1. n. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions.

Definition of Intemperance

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Medical Definition of Intemperance

1. Lack of proper self-control, usually in reference to the use of alcoholic beverages. Compare: incontinence. Origin: L. Intemperantia, fr. In-, neg. + temperantia, moderation (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intemperance

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intelligibility intelligible intelligibly Intelnet intemperance (current term) intemperance (current term) intemperances intemperate intemperately intemperateness

intend intendance intendances intendant intendants intended intendedly intendeds intender intenders

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