written confession
[/ˈrɪtn kənˈfɛʃən/]
nounpl: written confessions
confissão escrita
1. A formal or official statement in written form in which a person admits to having committed a crime, wrongdoing, or offense
The suspect signed a written confession after hours of interrogation.
O suspeito assinou uma confissão escrita após horas de interrogatório.
2. A personal written statement acknowledging guilt, fault, or responsibility for something
She left a written confession explaining her reasons for leaving the organization.
Ela deixou uma confissão escrita explicando suas razões para deixar a organização.
3. A religious or spiritual declaration of sins or transgressions recorded in writing
In some religious traditions, a written confession serves as part of the penitential process.
Em algumas tradições religiosas, uma confissão escrita faz parte do processo penitencial.
In Brazilian legal systems, a written confession (confissão escrita) holds significant weight in criminal proceedings and must be given voluntarily. In the United States, a written confession is a crucial piece of evidence, though Miranda rights must be observed. In religious contexts, particularly in Catholic and Christian traditions in both countries, written confessions may be personal spiritual documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to sign a written confession
a written confession of guilt
extract a written confession
get someone to put it in writing
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