repentance.
The action of repenting, an instance of it, atonement.
Meaning & usage
The action of repenting, an instance of it, atonement.
The condition of being repentant, penitent, a state of feeling regret or remorse for having done wrong.
Where this word comes from
First attested circa 14th century, from Middle English repentance, repentaunce, from Old French repentance. More at repent. By surface analysis, repent + -ance.
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