penitence

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

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

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In summary

First attested circa 13th century, from Middle English penitence, from Old French penitence, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance, penitence”), from paenitēns (“penitent”), present active participle of paeniteō (“regret, repent”). Equivalent to penitent + -ence. Doublet of penance.

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