Definition of indulgence Indulgence

/ɪndʌˈlʤʌns/ - [induljuns] - in•dul•gence

We found 17 definitions of indulgence from 5 different sources.

What does indulgence mean?

Noun Plural: indulgences
indulgence - the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
		indulging, pampering, humoring
		gratification the act or an instance of satisfying
		intemperateness, self-indulgence, intemperance excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language"
		overindulgence, excess excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"
indulgence - a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
		lenience, leniency
		permissiveness, tolerance a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
indulgence - an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
		self-indulgence
		indiscipline, undiscipline the trait of lacking discipline
indulgence - 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"
		remission of sin, absolution, remittal, remission the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
indulgence - foolish or senseless behavior
		folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy
		frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play a playful leap or hop
		meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss (Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity

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indulgence (Noun)
The act of indulging.
indulgence (Noun)
tolerance.
indulgence (Noun)
catering to someone's every desire.
indulgence (Noun)
Something in which someone indulges.
indulgence (Noun)
A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.
indulgence (Verb)
Roman Catholic Church to provide with an indulgence.

indulgence (n.)
The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.
indulgence (n.)
An indulgent act; favor granted; gratification.
indulgence (n.)
Remission of the temporal punishment due to sins, after the guilt of sin has been remitted by sincere repentance; absolution from the censures and public penances of the church. It is a payment of the debt of justice to God by the application of the merits of Christ and his saints to the contrite soul through the church. It is therefore believed to diminish or destroy for sins the punishment of purgatory.
indulgence (v. t.)
To grant an indulgence to.

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indulgence, verb, present, 1st person singular of indulgence (infinitive).
indulgence, verb (infinitive).
indulgence, noun, singular of indulgences.