moderation

moderation
noun ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən
a) The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!

b) An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way

America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.

See Also: in moderation, moderate, moderateness, moderating

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