tem·per·ance 
/ˈtɛmprəns/ noun
/ˈtɛmprəns/ noun [noncount] 1 old-fashioned : the practice of drinking little or no alcohol
▪ The minister preached about temperance. 2 formal : the practice of always controlling your actions, thoughts, or feelings so that you do not eat or drink too much, become too angry, etc.
▪ His lifestyle was marked by temperance. [=moderation]
▪ The minister preached about temperance.
▪ His lifestyle was marked by temperance. [=moderation]
