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Penitence
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- He is one of several judges around the country who believe unusual sentences, usually some form of public penitence, work.
- It's a rare feature since they can forgive faults and consider penitence.
- There are criminals that deserve at least some form of penitence, but society must not make it too harsh.
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Word Origin & History
penitence
c.1200, from O.Fr. penitence (11c.), from L. paenitentia "repentance," from paenitentum (nom. paenitens) "penitent," prp. of paenitere "cause or feel regret," probably originally "is not enough, is unsatisfactory," from paene "nearby, almost."
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