confession

An admission that one has committed a crime or any other incriminating statement made by a person. coerced confession. A confession induced by the police or other law enforcement officers' use of threats or force. involuntary confession. 1 A confession induced by the police or other law enforcement officers' use of coercion, deceit, promises, or psychological pressure. 2 A confession obtained in violation of the Miranda Rule. oral confession. See voluntary confession. voluntary confession. A ...

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