(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:24:22

In*dul"gent (?), a. [L. indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf. F. indulgent. See Indulge.]

Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent.

Shak.

The indulgent censure of posterity. Waller.

The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden.

 

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