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CONFESS

Criminal Law; See confession, the act of giving a confession. To voluntarily admit to being guilty of a crime without force or threat. Note that a Miranda Warning is required for a confession to be admissible in the case where a criminal suspect is arrested or otherwise held for questioning.

Law Dictionary – Alternative Legal Definition

To admit the truth of a charge or accusation. Usually spoken of charges of tortious or criminal conduct

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