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English to English noun
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an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires |  | source: wordnet30
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a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone |  | Example: too much indulgence spoils a child
source: wordnet30
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the act of indulging or gratifying a desire |  | source: wordnet30
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foolish or senseless behavior |  | source: wordnet30
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the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution |  | Example: in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse
source: wordnet30
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The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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To grant an indulgence to. |  | source: webster1913
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