indulgence in Dutch
indulgence in Dutch is aflaat — indulgence means the act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
indulgence in Dutch
aflaat
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.
What does "indulgence" mean?
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noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
"A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet."
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noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
"She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay."
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noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.
"The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation."
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indulgence in a sentence
- A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet.
- She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay.
- The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation.
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What is "indulgence" in Dutch?
"indulgence" in Dutch is aflaat. indulgence means: The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
How do you use "indulgence" in a sentence?
Example: "A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet." In Dutch, "indulgence" is aflaat.
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