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indulgence
noun(in-dul-gence)
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Synonyms: self-indulgence,
indulgence
noun(in-dul-gence)
foolish or senseless behavior
Synonyms: craziness, folly, foolery, lunacy, tomfoolery,
indulgence
noun(in-dul-gence)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Synonyms: humoring, indulging, pampering,
indulgence
noun(in-dul-gence)
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Synonyms: lenience, leniency,
Examples:
Too much indulgence spoils a child.
indulgence
noun(in-dul-gence)
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
Examples:
In the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse.

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