indulgence

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indulgence

1. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

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2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"

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3. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

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4. foolish or senseless behavior

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5. 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"

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