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

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   The meaning of INDULGENCE is the act of indulging in something; especially : self-indulgence. How to use indulgence in a sentence.

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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.

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   n. 1. the act of indulging or state of being indulgent. 2. a pleasure, habit, etc, indulged in; extravagance: fur coats are an indulgence. 3. liberal or tolerant treatment. 4. something granted as a favour or privilege. 5. (Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a remission of the temporal punishment for sin after its guilt has been forgiven. 6.

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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.

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

8. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionindulgence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. [uncountable] (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing somebody to have or do whatever they want. to lead a life of indulgence. indulgence in something Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINDULGENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    INDULGENCE definition: 1. behaviour in which you eat or drink too much or do anything you want: 2. something that you do…. Learn more.

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    INDULGENCE meaning: 1 : the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want; 2 : the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy.