indulgence
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/
The English word “indulgence” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of indulging.
- Tolerance.
- The act of catering to someone's every desire.
- A wish or whim satisfied.
- Something in which someone indulges.
- An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification.
- A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.
verb
- To provide with an indulgence.
Etymology
From Middle English indulgence, indulgens, from Middle French indulgence and its source, Latin indulgentia.
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