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Giving in to a desire or allowing oneself a pleasure.

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indulgence

For him, an unhurried afternoon with a novel was a welcome indulgence.
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A quiet cup of favorite tea becomes a modest indulgence for another character who simply allows herself a pleasure at the end of the day.
From Preferences Across Time and Comparison.
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