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English to English adjective
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Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers | | Example: penitentiary institutions
source: wordnet30
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showing or constituting penance | | Example: penitential tears
wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words
source: wordnet30 noun
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a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes | | source: wordnet30
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One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance. | | source: webster1913
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