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"
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building"
professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard"
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"