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Penance is self-punishment done to try to right a wrong, or the receipt of absolution from sins from a priest by fulfilling some requirement. (noun)
- An example of penance is when you publicly try to make up for your misdeeds.
- An example of penance is when you confess to a priest and are forgiven.
- An example of penance is when you say ten Hail Marys to earn forgiveness.
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