1.
If you say that someone’s behaviour shows ~, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.
The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show ~.
= restraint
N-UNCOUNT approval
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If you say that someone does something such as eat, drink, or smoke in ~, you mean that they do not eat, smoke, or drink too much or more than is reasonable.
Many adults are able to drink in ~, but others become dependent on alcohol...
PHRASE: PHR after v
2.
see also moderate