† ˈimperanceObs. [f. L. pres.ppl. stem imperānt-(see next): see -ance.] Commanding quality, commandingness. 1595Chapman Ovid's Banq. Sence (1639) 35 Since vertue wants due imperance.1598― in Marlowe's Hero & Leander iii. ad fin., If her soul..found such imperance In her love's beauties.