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Learn to pronounce in·dul·gence

/inˈdəlj(ə)ns/
noun
  1. the action or fact of indulging.
    "indulgence in self-pity"
    synonyms: satisfaction, satisfying, gratification, gratifying, fulfillment, fulfilling, satiation, appeasement, assuagement, quenching, slaking, accommodation, self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, overconsumption, intemperance, immoderation, immoderateness, dissipation, dissolution, dissoluteness, debauchery, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, prodigality, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, wantonness, lack of self-control, sybaritism, pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying, mothering, nannying, spoiling, humoring, partiality
  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.
  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"

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