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Indult

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Latin indultus, participle of indulgeo, I indulge) signifies in ecclesiastical law a peculiar form of dispensation granted by the pope from the requirements of the ordinary law. Thus the power of bestowing benefices is granted to cardinals or princes by an indult from the pope.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Indult'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​i/indult.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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