1. (

• intemperance

) the quality of being intemperate ;

2. (

• intemperance ,
• intemperateness ,

) consumption of alcoholic drinks ;

3. (

• intemperance ,
• intemperateness ,
• self-indulgence

) excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language" ;