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    Plenary indulgence

    What Plenary indulgence means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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    A promise granting the forgiveness of all sins to participants who took a vow.
    Pearson Edexcel · Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 1 The nature of crusading (study guide)

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