indulgence indulgence /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

noun

1. The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution  ( indulgence )
   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
   in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse
   
   
2. Foolish or senseless behavior  ( craziness , folly , foolery , indulgence , lunacy , tomfoolery )
   foolish or senseless behavior
   
3. The act of indulging or gratifying a desire  ( humoring , indulgence , indulging , pampering )
   the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
   
4. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone  ( indulgence , lenience , leniency )
   a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
    Too much indulgence spoils a child
   too much indulgence spoils a child
   
5. An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires  ( indulgence , self-indulgence )
   an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires