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#1 indulgence n. [self-indulgence] an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires. wn
#2 indulgence n. [lenience, leniency] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child". wn
#3 indulgence n. [indulging, pampering, humoring] the act of indulging or gratifying a desire. wn
#4 indulgence n. [folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy] foolish or senseless behavior. wn
#5 indulgence n. the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse". wn
#2 indulgence n. [lenience, leniency] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child". wn
#3 indulgence n. [indulging, pampering, humoring] the act of indulging or gratifying a desire. wn
#4 indulgence n. [folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy] foolish or senseless behavior. wn
#5 indulgence n. the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse". wn
