indulgence

noun

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   foolish or senseless behavior

3. 3

   the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

4. 4

   a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

   too much indulgence spoils a child

5. 5

   an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires