u. (-ging)1 (often foil. by in) take pleasure freely. 2 yield freely to (a desire etc.). 3 (also refl.) gratify the wishes of. 4 colloq. take alcoholic liquor. [Latin indulgeo give free rein to] indulgence n. 1 indulging or being indulgent. 2 thing indulged in. 3 RC Ch. remission of punishment still due after absolution. 4 privilege granted.
