Temperance

1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.
3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Temperance society ,
an association formed for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage.