indulgence

Noun
  1. An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires (synset 104891822)
    is a type of: indiscipline, undiscipline - the trait of lacking discipline
    subtypes: luxury - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
    same as: self-indulgence
  2. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone (synset 104645942)
    "too much indulgence spoils a child"
    is a type of: permissiveness, tolerance - a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
    subtypes: softness - a disposition to be lenient in judging others
    same as: lenience, leniency
  3. The act of indulging or gratifying a desire (synset 101075165)
    is a type of: gratification - the act or an instance of satisfying
    subtypes:
    same as: humoring, indulging, pampering
  4. Foolish or senseless behavior (synset 100513854)
    is a type of: caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
    subtypes:
    same as: craziness, folly, foolery, lunacy, tomfoolery
  5. The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution (synset 100095320)
    "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
    referred to in: church of rome, roman catholic, roman catholic church, roman church, western church - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
    is a type of: absolution, remission, remission of sin, remittal - the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

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