1. plural of temperance; instances or practices of moderation in action, thought, or feeling, especially regarding alcohol consumption
Usage: formal

Examples

• The various temperances practiced by different religious groups were studied by the researcher.
• Historical temperances in colonial America varied greatly between regions.
• The book examined multiple temperances as social movements.
• Different cultures have developed their own forms of temperances over time.
• The professor discussed various temperances that emerged during the 19th century.