intemperateness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun consumption of alcoholic drinks
noun excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

From intemperate + -ness.

“Besides the intemperateness of the demand,” went on the Dominican, “besides the fact that it is in the nature of an infringement on our prerogatives—” Padre Sibyla dared not go on, but looked at Simoun. — The Reign of Greed, José Rizal

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