indulgence

(noun) an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires. Synonyms: self-indulgence.

(noun) a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone. Synonyms: lenience, leniency. Example: "Too much indulgence spoils a child."

(noun) the act of indulging or gratifying a desire. Synonyms: indulging, pampering, humoring.

(noun) foolish or senseless behavior. Synonyms: folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy.

(noun) the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution. Example: "In the middle ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse."