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   In·dul·gence

   /inˈdəlj(ə)ns/

   

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   • 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar satisfactionsatisfyinggratificationgratifyingfulfillmentfulfillingsatiationappeasementassuagementquenchingslakingaccommodationself-gratificationself-indulgenceoverindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperanceimmoderationimmoderatenessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdebaucheryexcessexcessivenesslack of restraintprodigalityextravagancedecadencepleasure-seekingwantonnesslack of self-controlrare:sybaritismpamperingcoddlingmollycoddlingcossetingbabyingmotheringnannyingspoilinghumoringcatering to someone's every whimpartialityOpposite denialmoderation
   • ▪ the state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant: "she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence" Similar toleranceforbearancehumanitycompassionkindnessunderstandingsympathyliberalnessliberalityforgivenessleniencylenienceclemencymercymercifulnessOpposite severity
   • ▪ a thing that is indulged in; a luxury: "Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence" Similar extravaganceluxurytreatcomfortnonessentialextrafrillOpposite necessity
   • 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. historical
   • 3. an extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid: "the notice given granted a final indulgence of four weeks"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).

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   What does indulgent mean?

   • the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. Her favorite indulgence was candy. Roman Catholic Church. a partial remission of the temporal punishment, especially purgatorial atonement, that is still due for a sin or sins after absolution. Compare plenary indulgence.

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   • Definition of indulgence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing somebody to have or do whatever they want indulgence in something Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.

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   What does indulgent mean in Catholicism?

   • : the act of indulging : the state of being indulgent : remission of part or all of the temporal and especially purgatorial punishment that according to Roman Catholicism is due for sins whose eternal punishment has been remitted and whose guilt has been pardoned (as through the sacrament of reconciliation)

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   What does indulge mean?

   • ( v. t.) to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations; 3. ( v. t.) to yield to the desire of; to gratify by compliance; to humor; to withhold restraint from; as, to indulge children in their caprices or willfulness; to indulge one's self with a rest or in pleasure.

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   Indulgence is the act of indulging in something, especially self-indulgence, or something indulged in. It can also mean an extension of time or remission of punishment granted as a favor.

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   Indulgence is the attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having it. It can also mean something that reduces or gets rid of punishment for sin in the Roman Catholic church.

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   noun. the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire. the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. Synonyms: allowance, forbearance, sufferance. a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. something indulged in: Her favorite indulgence was candy.

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   Indulgence is the act of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you. Learn more about the different meanings, synonyms, and usage of indulgence in English.

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   Definitions of indulgence. noun. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire. synonyms: humoring, indulging, pampering. see more. noun. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires. synonyms: self-indulgence. see more. noun. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone. “too much indulgence spoils a child”

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   Indulgence is the state or act of having or doing whatever you want, or something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, usage and synonyms of indulgence with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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    2 days ago · Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing. It can also mean a pleasure, habit, or favour, or a remission of punishment in the Catholic Church. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of indulgence.