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resipiscence n (chiefly literary)

(uncountable) Recognition of one or more past mistakes, especially with a desire to improve in the future; repentance; (countable) an instance of this. (uncountable) The act of becoming comprehending, reasonable or responsible, especially after having behaved in an uncomprehending, unreasonable, or irresponsible manner; the act of coming to one's senses; (countable) an instance of this. Today is All Souls’ Day in Western Christianity, a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of those who have died.

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