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Pen­i­tence

[PEH-nuh-tins]

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Hint 1.

Back in the day, the “penitentiary” was so named because one of its goals was to inspire penitence.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“During his stay in prison, the felon expressed penitence for his crimes.”

What is the best definition of penitence?

A.

Self-absorbed unhappiness over one's own troubles


B.

The sincere expression of remorse


C.

The admission of guilt


D.

An act of forgiveness


Hint 1.

Back in the day, the “penitentiary” was so named because one of its goals was to inspire penitence.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“During his stay in prison, the felon expressed penitence for his crimes.”

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