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renitence

Renitence (noun) means the state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint.

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

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

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"renitence" (noun) means the state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint.

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