perfect contrition

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noun

See under contrition (def. 2).

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noun

sincere penitence or remorse.

Theology. sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition), or from some inferior motive, as fear of divine punishment (imperfect contrition).

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English contricio(u)n (< Anglo-French ) < Late Latin contrītiōn- (stem of contrītiō). See contrite, -ion

Synonyms
1. compunction, regret.

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