indulgence#2 (n)

n00094500

type n
lex_filenum 04
def the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
examples in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse
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Hypernym absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin
Domain of synset - TOPIC Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church
Incoming links
Hyponym absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin
Member of this domain - TOPIC Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church

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