From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Drinktemperancetem‧pe‧rance /ˈtempərəns/ noun [uncountable]1old-fashionedDFD when someone never drinks alcohol because of their moral or religiousbeliefs2formalCONTROLsensible control of the things you say and do, especially the amount of alcohol you drinkSYN moderationExamples from the Corpustemperance• I found my way to a temperancehoteladvertised in the guide-book and found it a homely house.• Antislavery, temperance and other favouriteevangelicalreformendeavours became an everyday part of evangelical activity.• A mature student, a formertemperancelecturer had a problem of overcoming his style of eloquence in speaking.• He was noted for his prodigiousmemory, was deeply religious, and a staunchadvocate of temperance.• John, your present temperance is admirable but, selfishly, I am comforted by your inclusion of that awfultale.• In Wrexham grandfather had been an active Gladstonian Liberal, and concerned himself with the temperancemovement and local government.Origintemperance(1300-1400)Latintemperantia, from temperare; → TEMPER2
