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Quick definitions from WordNet (indulgence)
▸ noun: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution ("In the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse")
▸ noun: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
▸ noun: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone ("Too much indulgence spoils a child")
▸ noun: an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
▸ noun: foolish or senseless behavior
▸ Also see indulgences
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▸ noun: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution ("In the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse")
▸ noun: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
▸ noun: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone ("Too much indulgence spoils a child")
▸ noun: an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
▸ noun: foolish or senseless behavior
▸ Also see indulgences
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to indulgence
▸ Usage examples for indulgence
▸ Popular adjectives describing indulgence
▸ Words that often appear near indulgence
▸ Rhymes of indulgence
▸ Invented words related to indulgence