Meaning of the word confession in English

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confession

US /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
UK /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

a formal statement admitting that one has committed a crime or done something wrong

Example:
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Her confession brought relief to the victim's family.
2.

an act of confessing sins to a priest to obtain absolution

Example:
She went to church for confession every Sunday.
The priest listened patiently to his confession.
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