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remittal vs indulgence

indulgence vs remittal

remittal and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remittal Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hyponym of remittal; that is, indulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than remittal:
  • remittal: 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
remittal (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
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) foolish or senseless behavior
a payment of money sent to a person in another place 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 remittal and indulgence

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