temperance

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman temperance, from Latin temperantia (“moderation, sobriety, discretion, self-control”), from temperans, present participle of temperare (“to moderate”). See temper. English equivalent temper + -ance.

noun

1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence
   temperance in eating and drinking
   temperance in the indulgence of joy
2. Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
3. Moderation of passion
4. (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.