n. [ L. moderatio: cf. F. modération. ] 1. The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state or quality of being mmoderate. [ 1913 Webster ]
In moderation placing all my glory, While Tories call me Whig, and Whigs a Tory. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear adversity with moderation. [ 1913 Webster ]
The calm and judicious moderation of Orange. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. pl. The first public examinations for degrees at the University of Oxford; -- usually contracted to mods. [ 1913 Webster ]