the act of indulging oneself, or giving way to one's own desires
a favor or privilege
Business an extension of time to make payment on a bill or note, granted as a favor
Eng. History the grant of certain religious liberties to Dissenters and Roman Catholics by Charles II and James II
R.C.Ch. a partial or complete remission, under conditions specified by the Church, of divine temporal punishment that may otherwise still be due for sin committed but forgiven