Indulgence
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A grant by the Catholic Church releasing a person from the temporal punishment due to sin.
The faithful sought an indulgence to reduce their penance.
- (n.) A yielding to desire or leniency in legal or contractual contexts, often permitting exception or deviation from usual rules.
The contract granted the party an indulgence regarding the payment deadline.
Forms
- indulgences
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish ecclesiastical indulgence from secular contractual indulgence to avoid ambiguity.
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