Definition of "indult" [in•dult]

• Roman Catholic Church A faculty granted by the pope to deviate from the common law of the Church. (noun)

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• "It is to be noted moreover that the word indult, employed in a less restricted sense, is synonymous with privilege, grace, favor, concession, etc."
• "The indult Mass - which probably shouldn't be called the indult Mass any more; but what to call it?"
• "In cases where a cleric had formerly been a physician, he may not practise medicine except through necessity, without obtaining a papal indult, which is generally not granted except for an impelling cause"