in·dul·gence 
/ɪnˈdʌlʤəns/ noun
plural in·dul·genc·es /ɪnˈdʌlʤəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want
▪ She lived a life of selfish indulgence. ▪ They treated the sick boy with indulgence. = They showed great indulgence toward the sick boy. ▪ Ladies and gentlemen, I ask your indulgence [=patience] for a moment while my assistant prepares the next act. — see also self-indulgence 2 [noncount] : the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy
▪ his indulgence in forbidden pleasures 3 [count] : something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure
▪ She found that she couldn't afford the indulgences she had once enjoyed. ▪ For our anniversary we allowed ourselves the indulgence of an elegant dinner at our favorite restaurant. ▪ Good food is my only indulgence.
▪ She lived a life of selfish indulgence. ▪ They treated the sick boy with indulgence. = They showed great indulgence toward the sick boy. ▪ Ladies and gentlemen, I ask your indulgence [=patience] for a moment while my assistant prepares the next act. — see also self-indulgence
▪ his indulgence in forbidden pleasures
▪ She found that she couldn't afford the indulgences she had once enjoyed. ▪ For our anniversary we allowed ourselves the indulgence of an elegant dinner at our favorite restaurant. ▪ Good food is my only indulgence.
