Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Intemperance \In*tem"per*ance\, n. [F. intemp['e]rance, L.
   intemperantia. See {In-} not, and {Temperance}.]
   1. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate;
      excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate
      indulgence of the appetites or passions.

            God is in every creature; be cruel toward none,
            neither abuse any by intemperance.    --Jer. Taylor.

            Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die,
            By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In
            meats and drinks.                     --Milton.

   2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in
      alcoholic liquors.

Source : WordNet®

intemperance
     n 1: the quality of being intemperate [ant: {temperance}]
     2: consumption of alcoholic drinks [syn: {intemperateness}]
     3: immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites [syn: {intemperateness},
         {self-indulgence}]