Looking for the meaning of the word CONFESSION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONFESSION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Confession
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin confessio(n-), from confiteri ‘acknowledge’ (see confess)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈfɛʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime
Short Definition:formal statement admitting to crime
Examples:- he signed a confession to both the murders
- proof of this crime must be established by confession
Definition:
a statement setting out essential religious doctrine
Short Definition:statement setting out religious doctrine
Examples:- a Protestant confession of faith
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