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