grant indulgence

Frequency: 5.44.0 per million words

To formally give permission for an exception or to show tolerance.

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Examples (10)

  • The committee decided to grant an indulgence for the late submission.
  • The judge refused to grant any indulgence to the repeat offender.
  • Historically, the church would grant indulgences for various reasons.
  • We cannot grant further indulgence without a valid explanation.
  • Despite the strict rules, they were prepared to grant a special indulgence.
  • The professor might grant an indulgence if you explain your situation.
  • The regulations do not grant indulgence for such minor infractions.
  • It is within their power to grant indulgence in exceptional circumstances.
  • He requested the board to grant him some indulgence regarding the deadline.
  • The school rarely chooses to grant indulgence for attendance issues.