Penitence (7)

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remorse

'penitence' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for remorse that I've seen before include "Compunction" , "Penitence" , "Self-reproach" , "Sorrow for wrongs committed" , "Sorrow for sin or wrong-doing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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