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| con·fes·sion [ kən fésh'n ] (plural con·fes·sions) |
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1. admission of wrongdoing: an admission of having done something wrong or embarrassing
  a confession of weakness on her part
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2. criminal law admission of guilt: a voluntary written or verbal statement admitting the commission of a crime
made a full written confession
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3. open acknowledgment of feelings: a profession of emotions or beliefs such as love, loyalty, or faith
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4. christianity declaration of sins: a formal declaration of sins confidentially to a priest or to God
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5. something admitted: something that is confessed or disclosed
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6. religion declaration of beliefs or doctrines: a declaration of the beliefs or doctrines of a religious body
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7. christianity religious group sharing beliefs: a religious group that has a specific set of beliefs and practices
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