indult noun. [ɪn'dʌlt] L15.
[French from late Latin indultum grant, concession, use as noun of neut. of Latin indultus pa. pple of indulgere INDULGE.]
1. Roman Catholic Church. A licence granted by the Pope authorizing an act that the common law of the Church does not sanction. L15.

2. A special privilege granted by authority; a licence or permission. M16-E17.

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