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sobriety

/səˈbɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ noun

In Latin: sōbrietās Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sobriety at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol.
  2. Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs.
  3. A manner that is serious and solemn.

Origin

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

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