
n.
- Lack of temperance, as in the indulgence of an appetite or a passion.
- Excessive use of alcoholic beverages.
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A lack of moderation. Habitual intemperance is that degree of intemperance in the use of intoxicating liquor which disqualifies the person a great portion of the time from properly attending to business. Habitual or excessive use of liquor.
See: alcohol.
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