Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - indulgence
Indulgence
indulgence
n. 1 a the act of indulging. b the state of being indulgent. 2 something indulged in. 3 RC Ch. the remission of temporal punishment in purgatory, still due for sins after absolution. 4 a privilege granted. Phrases and idioms Declaration of Indulgence the proclamation of religious liberties, esp. under Charles II in 1672 and James II in 1687. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L indulgentia (as INDULGENT)
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noun Date: 14th century remission of part or all of the temporal and especially purgatorial punishment that according to Roman Catholicism is due for sins whose eternal punishment has been remitted and whose guilt has been pardoned (as through the sacrament of reconciliation), the act of indulging ; the state of being indulgent, 3. an indulgent act, an extension of time for payment or performance granted as a favor, 4. the act of indulging in something, something indulged in ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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