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indult Definition

in·dult (in′ dult′)

noun

R.C.Ch. a privilege or special permission granted by the pope to bishops and others to do something otherwise prohibited by the general law of the Church

Etymology: < ML(Ec) indultum < LL, indulgence, favor < neut. of L indultus, pp. of indulgere, indulge

indult Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • papal: It is uncertain whether the papal indult of forty days was granted by Innocent III or Innocent IV.