In*tem"per*ance (?), n.
[F. intempérance,
L. intemperantia. See In- not, and
Temperance.]
1. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any
kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence
of the appetites or passions. God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. Jer.
Taylor. Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die,
By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more
In meats and drinks.
Milton. 2. Specifically: Habitual
or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.
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