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Indulgence

Definition:

An indulgence refers to the act or habit of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasure or gratification, typically in excess of what is considered normal or healthy.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - The act of indulging oneself or someone else; the enjoyment of pleasure or satisfaction.

Example sentence: She allowed herself a little indulgence by treating herself to a piece of rich chocolate cake.

Sense 2:

Noun - A particular gratification or pleasure that is satisfying.

Example sentence: His guilty pleasure was staying in bed on Sunday mornings, reading novels as an indulgence to escape reality.

Sense 3:

Noun - A remission of the temporal punishment for sins, granted by the Catholic Church.

Example sentence: The Pope offered indulgence to the penitent believers who had made pilgrimages to the holy site.

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