Indulgence

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NOUN

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

foolish or senseless behavior

the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

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