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sobriety definition
so·bri·ety (sə brī′ə tē, sō-)
noun
the state or quality of being sober; specif.,
- temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic liquor
- seriousness; sedateness
Etymology: ME sobrete < OFr sobriete < L sobrietas < sobrius, sober
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