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indulgence

(/I/n'd/@/l/dZ//@/ns )

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
self-indulgence

source: wordnet30
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone(noun.attribute)

Example:
Too much indulgence spoils a child.

Synonym:
lenience, leniency

source: wordnet30
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire(noun.act)

Synonym:
humoring, indulging, pampering

source: wordnet30
foolish or senseless behavior(noun.act)

Synonym:
craziness, folly, foolery, lunacy, tomfoolery

source: wordnet30
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution(noun.act)

Example:
In the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse.

source: wordnet30
The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.(noun)

source: webster1913

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