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Definition of perfect contrition - 2 dictionary results

con⋅tri⋅tion

[kuhn-trish-uhn]
–noun
1. sincere penitence or remorse.
2. 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; ME contricio(u)n (< AF) < LL contrītiōn- (s. of contrītiō). See contrite, -ion


1. compunction, regret.
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