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== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_61473" /> == | == King James Dictionary <ref name="term_61473" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> MODERA'TION, n. L. moderatio. The state of being moderate, or of keeping a due mean between extremes or excess of violence. The General's moderation after victory was more honorable than the victory itself. </p> <p> In moderation placing all my glory, </p> <p> While tories call me whig, and whigs a tory. </p> 1. [[Restraint]] of violent passions or indulgence of appetite. [[Eat]] and drink with moderation indulge with moderation in pleasures and exercise. 2. Calmness of mind equanimity as, to bear prosperity or adversity with moderation. 3. [[Frugality]] in expenses. | ||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_144914" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_144914" /> == |