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01

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The teacher encouraged a confession after the cheating incident.
02

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a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The detective obtained a signed confession from the perpetrator during interrogation.
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03

(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
Confession allows the faithful to seek forgiveness.
04

an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The church emphasizes confession of belief as part of membership.
05

a formal written statement outlining the doctrines or beliefs of a church, especially in 16th-century Reformation contexts

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The church published its confession to clarify beliefs.

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