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Purgatory

nounid 109868·updated May 18, 2026
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(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins

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Purgatories
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Purgatory's
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Purgatories'

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§1
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
§2
a temporary condition of torment or suffering

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