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Confession
01
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
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His confession of jealousy surprised everyone.
02
bekentenis, biecht
a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
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The judge accepted the confession as evidence in the courtroom.
De rechter aanvaardde de bekentenis als bewijs in de rechtszaal.
03
(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution
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The priest listened carefully during confession.
04
an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions
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Confession of faith can be a powerful personal statement.
05
a formal written statement outlining the doctrines or beliefs of a church, especially in 16th-century Reformation contexts
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Confession documents were widely circulated during the Reformation.
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confession
confess
