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indulgence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩduɫˈʒẽsjɐ/in·dul·gên·ci·a
Definitions
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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.”
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to grant indulgenceplea for indulgenceshow indulgence
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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.”