concept   confess
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, confessing to a crime is encouraged and may lead to a reduced sentence or resolution.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 confess Western countries It is generally encouraged and seen as a sign of honesty and remorse to confess to a crime or wrongdoing in a legal setting. 1
2 confess Western countries Confessing to a crime may result in a reduced sentence or a plea deal. 1
3 confess Western cultures Confessing to a crime can be seen as taking responsibility and may lead to a reduced sentence or rehabilitation. 1
4 confess Western cultures Confessing one's feelings or wrongdoing is often encouraged as a way to seek forgiveness or resolution. 1
5 confessor Western countries In Western countries, a confessor is typically a priest or pastor who hears confessions in the Catholic or Christian church. 1