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   indulgence

   /ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar satisfactionsatisfyinggratificationgratifyingfulfilmentfulfillingsatiationappeasementassuagementquenchingslakingaccommodationself-gratificationself-indulgenceoverindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperanceimmoderationimmoderatenessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdebaucheryexcessexcessivenesslack of restraintprodigalityextravagancedecadencepleasure-seekingwantonnesslack of self-controlrare:sybaritismpamperingcoddlingmollycoddlingcossetingbabyingmotheringnannyingspoilinghumouringcatering 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 extravaganceluxurytreatcomfortnon-essentialextrafrillOpposite 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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   The meaning of INDULGENCE is the act of indulging in something; especially : self-indulgence. How to use indulgence in a sentence.

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   An indulgence is doing something that you enjoy even if it has negative consequences. Buying yourself something that you don't need, be it a cookie, video game, or diamond necklace, is an indulgence.

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   Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing.

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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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   noun. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. [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. to lead a life of indulgence. indulgence in something Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.

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   INDULGENCE definition: 1. behaviour in which you eat or drink too much or do anything you want: 2. something that you do…. Learn more.

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    May 31, 2024 · indulgence, a distinctive feature of the penitential system of both the Western medieval and the Roman Catholic Church that granted full or partial remission of the punishment of sin. The granting of indulgences was predicated on two beliefs.

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    1. the act of indulging or state of being indulgent. 2. a pleasure, habit, etc, indulged in; extravagance: fur coats are an indulgence. 3. liberal or tolerant treatment. 4. something granted as a favour or privilege. 5. (Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a remission of the temporal punishment for sin after its guilt has been forgiven. 6.