犯はん行こう声せい明めい

noun

claim of responsibility

Used for statements by individuals or groups taking credit for a crime, such as a bombing or cyberattack. Often appears in news reports.

• 犯はん行こう声せい明めいが警けい察さつに届とどいた。

  A claim of responsibility was sent to the police.

• テロ組そ織しきが犯はん行こう声せい明めいを出だした。

  The terrorist organization issued a claim of responsibility.