Indulgence and Remittal

Indulgence

Indulgence noun - The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution.
Usage example: in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse

Remittal and indulgence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Remittal" instead a noun "Indulgence".

Remittal

Remittal noun - Release from the guilt or penalty of an offense.

Indulgence and remittal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indulgence" instead a noun "Remittal".
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