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sobriety definition

so·bri·ety (sə brī′ə tē, sō-)

noun

the state or quality of being sober; specif.,
  1. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic liquor
  2. seriousness; sedateness

Etymology: ME sobrete < OFr sobriete < L sobrietas < sobrius, sober

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