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Meaning
Noun
●
In Religion:
A
voluntary
self-imposed
punishment
for a
sinful
act
or
wrongdoing
. It may be
intended
to
serve
as
reparation
for the
act
.
●
A
sacrament
in some Christian churches.
●
Any
instrument
of self-punishment.
●
repentance
●
pain;
sorrow
; suffering
Verb
●
To
impose
penance
; to punish.
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