| penitent | 1. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions. 2. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance. 3. One under the direction of a confessor. Penitents is an appellation given to certain fraternities in Roman Catholic countries, distinguished by their habit, and employed in charitable acts. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| penitential | A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances. Synonym: penitential book. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| penitentiary | Origin: Cf. F. Penitencier. See Penitent. 1. One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance. 2. One who does penance. 3. A small building in a monastery where penitents confessed. 4. That part of a church to which penitents were admitted. 5. An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience, confession, absolution from vows, etc, and delivers decisions, dispensations, etc. Its chief is a cardinal, called the Grand Penitentiary, appointed by the pope. An officer in some dioceses since A. D. 1215, vested with power from the bishop to absolve in cases reserved to him. 6. A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| penitent | a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor) |
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| penitent | feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds |
| penitent | showing or constituting penance |
| penitent | of or relating to penitence or penance |
| penitent | showing remorse |
| penitent | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes |
| penitent | used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers |
| penitent | showing remorse |
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