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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
noun
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

What does "indulgence" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
    "She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay."
  3. 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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