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Definition of: penitential
(pen′ə·ten′shəl) adjective
1. Pertaining to or expressing penitence.
2. Pertaining to penance or punishment.
—noun
1. Eccl. A book of rules relating to penance and the reconciliation of penitents.
2. A penitent.
—pen′i·ten′tial·ly adverb
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