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   indulgence

   /ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar satisfactionsatisfyinggratificationgratifyingfulfilmentfulfillingsatiationappeasementassuagementquenchingslakingaccommodationself-gratificationself-indulgenceoverindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperanceimmoderationimmoderatenessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdebaucheryexcessexcessivenesslack of restraintprodigalityextravagancedecadencepleasure-seekingwantonnesslack of self-controlrare:sybaritismpamperingcoddlingmollycoddlingcossetingbabyingmotheringnannyingspoilinghumouringcatering to someone's every whimpartialityOpposite denialmoderation
   • ▪ the state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant: "she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence" Similar toleranceforbearancehumanitycompassionkindnessunderstandingsympathyliberalnessliberalityforgivenessleniencylenienceclemencymercymercifulnessOpposite severity
   • ▪ a thing that is indulged in; a luxury: "Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence" Similar extravaganceluxurytreatcomfortnon-essentialextrafrillOpposite necessity
   • 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. historical
   • 3. an extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid: "the notice given granted a final indulgence of four weeks"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDULGENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INDULGENCE definition: 1. an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is…. Learn more.

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   • Indulgence in Arabic

     INDULGENCE translate: انغِماس, تَدليل. Learn more in the...

   • Indulgence in Polish

     INDULGENCE translate: dogadzanie sobie, przyjemność,...

   • Indulgence in Japanese

     INDULGENCE translate: 無節制, （食べ物の）ぜいたく, 道楽, わがまま, 道楽（どうらく）,...

   • Indulgence in Italian

     indulgence translate: intemperanza, debolezza, lusso,...

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     INDULGENCE translate: 沉溺;放纵, 允许;迁就;纵容. Learn more in the...

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     INDULGENCE translate: 沉溺;放縱, 允許;遷就;縱容. Learn more in the...

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   May 21, 2024 · Indulgence is the act of indulging in something, especially self-indulgence, or something indulged in. It can also mean an extension of time or remission of punishment granted as a favor.

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   noun. the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire. the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. Synonyms: allowance, forbearance, sufferance. a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. something indulged in: Her favorite indulgence was candy.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDULGENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Indulgence is the act of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you. Learn more about the different meanings, synonyms, and usage of indulgence in English.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDULGENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing. It can also mean a pleasure, habit, or favour, or a remission of punishment in the Catholic Church. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of indulgence.

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   An indulgence is doing something that you enjoy even if it has negative consequences. Buying yourself something that you don't need, be it a cookie, video game, or diamond necklace, is an indulgence.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › indulgenceIndulgence - definition of indulgence by The Free Dictionary

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   Indulgence is the act or state of satisfying a desire or wish, especially to excess. It can also mean tolerance, leniency, or a remission of punishment in the Roman Catholic Church. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of indulgence.