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plenary indulgence Definition

plenary indulgence

noun

R.C.Ch. an indulgence remitting in full the temporal punishment incurred by a sinner

plenary indulgence Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • grant: Gluttony and winebibbing are granted a plenary indulgence by all but the most ascetic at this festal time.

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