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Confession
01
aveu
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
Exemples
The teacher encouraged a confession after the cheating incident.
02
aveu
a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
Exemples
The detective obtained a signed confession from the perpetrator during interrogation.
Le détective a obtenu une confession signée du coupable pendant l'interrogatoire.
03
(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution
Exemples
Confession allows the faithful to seek forgiveness.
04
an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions
Exemples
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
Exemples
The church published its confession to clarify beliefs.
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