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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDULGENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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. It can also mean something that reduces or gets rid of punishment for sin in the Roman Catholic church.

   • English (US)

     INDULGENCE meaning: 1. an occasion when you allow yourself...

   • Znaczenie Indulgence, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INDULGENCE definicja: 1. an occasion when you allow yourself...

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   • Self-Indulgence

     SELF-INDULGENCE definition: 1. the act of allowing yourself...

   • Indulgence: Malay Translation

     INDULGENCE translate: menurutkan hati. Learn more in the...

   • Indulgence in Arabic

     INDULGENCE translate: انغِماس, تَدليل. Learn more in the...

   • Indulgence in Russian

     INDULGENCE translate: излишества , потворство своим желаниям...

   • Indulgence in Spanish

     INDULGENCE translate: lujo, exceso, complacencia,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indulgenceIndulgence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDULGENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indulgenceIndulgence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › indulgenceINDULGENCE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Indulgence is the act or practice of indulging, gratifying a desire, or being tolerant. It can also refer to a remission of punishment for sin in the Roman Catholic Church, or a royal grant of religious freedom in England.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDULGENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › indulgenceIndulgence - definition of indulgence by The Free Dictionary

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   Indulgence is the act or state of satisfying a desire or wish, especially to excess. It can also mean tolerance, leniency, or a remission of punishment in the Roman Catholic Church. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of indulgence.