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indult

in·dult [ in dúlt ] (plural in·dults)


noun 
Definition:
 
papal dispensation: a dispensation from the pope that allows a special exception to Roman Catholic Church law

[15th century. Via French< late Latin indultum "grant, concession" < indulgere "allow space for"]
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