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Indulgence

nounid 74283·updated May 18, 2026
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the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

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synonym
crazinessfollyfooleryhumoringindulgingleniencelunacypamperingself-indulgencetomfoolery
plural
Indulgences
possessive
Indulgence's
pluralpossessive
Indulgences'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
§2
foolish or senseless behavior
§3
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
§4
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
§5
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

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