Confession
/kənˈfɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A voluntary statement admitting to a crime or fault, often made to legal authorities.
The suspect's confession helped secure a conviction.
- (n.) An acknowledgment or disclosure of personal beliefs or feelings.
Her confession of guilt surprised everyone.
Forms
- confessions
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Commentary
Confessions must be voluntary to be admissible; involuntary or coerced confessions risk exclusion in legal proceedings.
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