Act of contrition Crossword Clue

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PENANCE

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(noun)
1. remorse for your past conduct

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CONTRITION (noun)
1. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
ACT (verb)
1. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
2. behave unnaturally or affectedly
ACT (noun)
1. something that people do or cause to happen
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PENANCE
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PENETRANCE

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