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
verb
To attach an indulgence to.
Webster's New World

(Roman Catholic Church) To provide with an indulgence.

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Other Word Forms of Indulgence

Noun

Singular:
indulgence
Plural:
indulgences

Origin of Indulgence

  • From Middle French indulgence, or its source, Latin indulgentia.

    From Wiktionary

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