confession of judgment

confession of judgment. 1. A person’s agreeing to the entry of judgment upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event, such as making a payment. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2396; Judgment 29. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 138, 152–153, 169.] 2. A judgment taken against a debtor by the creditor, based on the debtor’s written consent. [Cases: […]