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   in·dul·gence

   /inˈdəlj(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar satisfactionsatisfyinggratificationgratifyingfulfillmentfulfillingsatiationappeasementassuagementquenchingslakingaccommodationself-gratificationself-indulgenceoverindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperanceimmoderationimmoderatenessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdebaucheryexcessexcessivenesslack of restraintprodigalityextravagancedecadencepleasure-seekingwantonnesslack of self-controlrare:sybaritismpamperingcoddlingmollycoddlingcossetingbabyingmotheringnannyingspoilinghumoringcatering 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 extravaganceluxurytreatcomfortnonessentialextrafrillOpposite 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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   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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   INDULGENCE definition: 1. an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is…. Learn more.

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

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   Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing.

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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 somethingAvoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.

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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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    n. the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire. the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. 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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › indulgenceIndulgence Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    The act of indulging oneself, or giving way to one's own desires. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Self-indulgence. A life of wealth and indulgence. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (7) Synonyms: self-indulgence. leniency. lenience. humoring. pampering. indulging.