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contrition definition

con·tri·tion (kən tris̸h′ən)

noun

  1. remorse for having done wrong
  2. Theol. sorrow for having offended God: perfect contrition is such sorrow arising out of pure love of God

Etymology: ME contricioun < OFr contrition < LL(Ec) contritio, grief: see contrite

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