indulgence
in·dul·gence
noun
1.
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
2.
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
- “too much indulgence spoils a child”
5.
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”
Origin
From Middle English indulgence, indulgens, from Middle French indulgence and its source, Latin indulgentia.
Phrases
- partial indulgence
- plenary indulgence
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