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noun 
  1. The condition of being penitent
  2. A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning
Etymology: First attested circa w:13th century, 13th century, from Middle English, from Old French, from Latin pínitentia, from pínitentum, "penitent," from pínitere "to regret."

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