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Record 1 2024-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
DEF

Abstinence from or moderation in drinking alcoholic beverages.

OBS

In English, "temperance" and "sobriety" are ... words defined in the dictionary as meaning restraint or moderation (not abstinence), although sobriety today is commonly associated with abstinence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
DEF

Le fait de boire peu ou pas d'alcool.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dietética
  • Drogas y toxicomanía
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