| See under contrition (def. 2). |
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| 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). |