noun
    
    plural -gences
    
    [noncount] :the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] :the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy
    
    
    
    [count] :something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure