iktiraf
Iktiraf is a term used in several languages to denote confession, admission, or acknowledgment. It derives from the Arabic word i’tirāf (اعتراف), meaning to recognize or admit something as true. The concept has been adapted into various Islamic and neighboring languages, often retaining a core sense of formal admission or recognition.
In usage, iktiraf spans several domains. In legal contexts, it commonly refers to a confession by a
Cross-linguistic notes show several spelling and usage variants. Arabic philology uses i’tirāf, while Turkish renders itiraf.