INTEMPERANCE

intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence

(noun) excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; “the intemperance of their language”

intemperance, intemperateness

(noun) consumption of alcoholic drinks

intemperance

(noun) the quality of being intemperate

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

intemperance (countable and uncountable, plural intemperances)

Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.

Drunkenness or gluttony.

Source: Wiktionary

In*tem"per*ance, n. Etym: [F. intempérance, L. intemperantia. See In- not, and Temperance.]

1. 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. God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. Jer. Taylor. Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die, By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In meats and drinks. Milton.

2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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