plenary indulgence

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a remission of the total temporal punishment that is still due to sin after absolution. Compare indulgence ( def 6 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of plenary indulgence¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

In the run-up to the award ceremony, the Turin-based La Stampa newspaper ran an editorial headlined “Italy, land of plenary indulgence”.

From Reuters

After meeting certain religious requirements, they can receive a plenary indulgence, which removes punishment for sin.

From Seattle Times

My parents woke me up to watch the Pope deliver his Urbi et Orbi message which is a plenary indulgence for the pandemic, those affected by Covid-19, and everyone else.

From BBC

They took a bottle of rioja wine for Pope Francis and, after meeting the Vatican official Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, came back with the promise of plenary indulgence for visitors to Saint Dominic’s tomb over the next seven years.

From The Guardian

Pope Francis has granted a "plenary indulgence" for those taking part.

From BBC