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Definition penitence

Etymology

First attested circa 13th century, from Middle English penitence, from Old French penitence, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance, penitence”), from paenit?ns (“penitent”), present active participle of paenite? (“regret, repent”). Doublet of penance.

Noun

penitence (countable and uncountable, plural penitences)

1. The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

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