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 intemperance intemperance /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

noun

  1. Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence  ( intemperance , intemperateness , self-indulgence )
    excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
     The intemperance of their language
    the intemperance of their language
  2. Consumption of alcoholic drinks  ( intemperance , intemperateness )
    consumption of alcoholic drinks
  3. The quality of being intemperate  ( intemperance )
    the quality of being intemperate