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indulgence

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩduɫˈʒẽsjɐ/in·dul·gên·ci·a

Definitions

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1

The action or fact of indulging; tolerance; forbearance.

Usage examples

He treated his grandchildren with great indulgence.
I beg your indulgence for this brief interruption.

Common combinations

to grant indulgenceplea for indulgenceshow indulgence
2

In the Roman Catholic Church, a remission of the temporal punishment due to sin, the guilt of which has been forgiven.

Usage examples

The Pope granted a plenary indulgence to pilgrims.
An indulgence can be partial or plenary.