moderation

Definition

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

Etymology

From Middle French [Term?], from Old French moderacion, from Latin moderātiō. Morphologically moderate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "...It regulates and governs the Passions of the Mind, and brings them into due moderation and frame..."
• "Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!"
• "America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people."

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