Indultum
Indultum is a Latin noun meaning permission, license, or concession. In Latin usage and in documents of the Catholic Church and other authorities, indulta signified a granted authorization for a specific act or practice that would otherwise be prohibited.
In canon law and ecclesiastical history, an indult is a formal allowance issued by a competent authority—often
Relation to indulgences: Indultum is distinct from indulgence (indulgentia). An indult grants temporary permission; an indulgence
In modern scholarship, indulta are discussed in studies of canon law, liturgy, and church history. The term