[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

abstemiousness \abste"miousness\, n.
   the quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the
   use of food and strong drinks. it expresses a greater degree
   of abstinence than temperance.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

abstemiousness
     n 1: restricted to bare necessities
     2: moderation in eating and drinking

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