renitence

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin renitens, present participle of reniteo. First known use: 1701. Compare French rénitence.

Noun

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renitence (usually uncountable, plural renitences)

  1. The state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint

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