Indulgence
WordNet
noun
(1) The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
"In the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
(2) Foolish or senseless behavior
(3) The act of indulging or gratifying a desire
(4) A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
"Too much indulgence spoils a child"
(5) An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
WiktionaryText
Noun
- the act of indulging
- tolerance
- catering to someone's every desire
- something in which someone indulges
- (Roman Catholic Church) a pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution
Verb
- (Roman Catholic Church) to provide with an indulgence