indulgence
definition: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
example: in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse
speech part: noun
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definition: foolish or senseless behavior
example:
speech part: noun
definition: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
example:
speech part: noun
definition: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
example: too much indulgence spoils a child
speech part: noun
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lenience
definition: an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
self-indulgence
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