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| absolution |
in Christian theology, a declaration of forgiveness of one's sins by a priest after confession and penance. [1/3 definitions] |
| admittedly |
by the willing confession, admission, or acknowledgment (of the speaker). |
| confess |
of a priest, to listen to (a penitent's confession). [2/6 definitions] |
| confessional |
of, pertaining to, or similar to a confession. [1/2 definitions] |
| confessor |
one who makes a confession. [1/3 definitions] |
| Confiteor |
a prayer at the beginning of the Roman Catholic Mass, in which there is a confession of sins. |
| peccavi |
a confession of one's sin or guilt. |
| penance |
in some Christian churches, a sacrament consisting of confession of and regret at having sinned, acceptance of punishment, and forgiveness. [1/2 definitions] |
| short shrift |
a brief time granted a condemned prisoner for confession or absolution before his or her execution. [1/2 definitions] |
| shrive |
of a priest, to hear the confession of, assign penance to, or give absolution to (someone). |
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