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Nouns (3)

n. (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution

confession

n. a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party

confession

n. an admission of misdeeds or faults

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confessional

n. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions

acknowledgment, acknowledgement, ack

n. a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"

appreciation

n. an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"

reception, response

n. the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

affirmation

n. (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)

gratitude

n. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"

response, answer, reply

n. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"

penance, repentance, penitence

n. remorse for your past conduct

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