indult

[ in-duhlt ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a dispensation granted often temporarily by the pope, permitting a deviation from church law.

indult

/ ɪnˈdʌlt /

noun

1. RC Church a faculty granted by the Holy See allowing a specific deviation from the Church's common law

Word History and Origins

Origin of indult¹

1525–35; < Medieval Latin indultum noun use of neuter of indultus, past participle of indulgēre to indulge

Word History and Origins

Origin of indult¹

C16: from Church Latin indultum a privilege, from Latin indulgēre to indulge

Example Sentences

The bishop of Sugbú came to govern it, by indult of his Holiness, with which he has governed twice at Manila.

From Project Gutenberg

At that time the provinces were divided, and this province of Philipinas was one of those which obtained the indult.

From Project Gutenberg