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remission of sin vs indulgence

indulgence vs remission of sin

remission of sin and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remission of sin Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hyponym of remission of sin; that is, indulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than remission of sin:
  • remission of sin: the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
  • indulgence: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
remission of sin (noun) indulgence (noun)
the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
foolish or senseless behavior
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Difference between remission of sin and indulgence

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