the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse";
foolish or senseless behavior;
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire;
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child";
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires;
