Indulgence Definition
ĭn-dŭljəns
indulgenced, indulgences, indulgencing
noun
indulgences
The action or an instance of indulging.
The indulgence of a hunch; a teenager's indulgence in tobacco.
American Heritage
An indulging or being indulgent.
Webster's New World
A thing indulged in.
Webster's New World
The act of indulging oneself, or giving way to one's own desires.
Webster's New World
Self-indulgence.
A life of wealth and indulgence.
American Heritage
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verb
To attach an indulgence to.
Webster's New World
(Roman Catholic Church) To provide with an indulgence.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Indulgence
Noun
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indulgencePlural:
indulgencesOrigin of Indulgence
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From Middle French indulgence, or its source, Latin indulgentia.
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