confession

fateor (Latin)

I acknowledge, own.. I confess, admit.. I show, indicate.

con- (Latin)

Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.

confiteor (Latin)

(Ecclesiastical Latin) I praise, give thanks.. (figuratively) I reveal, show.. I acknowledge, agree. I confess, admit.

confessio (Latin)

(ecclesiastical) creed or avowal of one's faith. A confession, acknowledgment.

confession (English)

(Christianity) The disclosure of one's sins to a priest for absolution. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is now termed the sacrament of reconciliation.. A formal document providing such an admission.. A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.. Acknowledgment of [...]