\Con*fes"sion*al\, n. [F. confessional.]
The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to
hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a
seat for the priest and with a window or aperture so that the
penitent who is outside may whisper into the priest's ear
without being seen by him or heard by others.

\Con*fes"sion*al\, a.
Pertaining to a confession of faith.
{Confessional equality}, equality before the law of persons
   confessing different creeds.