Indulgence

English Meaning

The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.

1. The act or an instance of indulging; gratification: indulgence of every whim.
2. The state of being indulgent.
3. The act of indulging in something: indulgence in irresponsible behavior.
4. Something indulged in: Sports cars are an expensive indulgence.
5. Liberal or lenient treatment; tolerance: treated their grandchildren with fond indulgence.
6. Self-indulgence: a life of wealth and indulgence.
7. Something granted as a favor or privilege.
8. Permission to extend the time of payment or performance.
9. Patient attention: I beg your indulgence for just a few minutes.
10. Roman Catholic Church The remission of temporal punishment still due for a sin that has been sacramentally absolved.
11. Roman Catholic Church To attach an indulgence to.