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Definition of conviction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
beliefstrong belief or opinion held firmly
- She spoke with conviction about her plans.
2.
legal judgmentjudgment of guilt in a court of law
- His conviction was overturned on appeal.
3.
being convincedstate of being convinced about something
- Her conviction in the project was inspiring.
Expressions with conviction
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make someone believe or accept something
Her argument carried conviction with the audience.
official decision by a court that someone is guilty of a crime
The criminal conviction stayed on his record for many years.
in a way that shows no strong belief or confidence
She apologized without conviction, barely meeting his eyes.
status of being found guilty of murder
He faced life in prison after his murder conviction.
the state of being found guilty of robbery
His robbery conviction affected his chances of finding a job.
legal finding of guilt for rape
The defendant faced a rape conviction after the trial.
legal judgment given when the defendant is not present
The court issued an in-absentia conviction for the fugitive.
decision that someone is guilty of a crime
The judgment of conviction was announced in court.
earlier criminal finding of guilt recorded on someone’s legal record
The judge considered his previous conviction when deciding the new sentence.
Origin of conviction
Latin, convictio (convincing)
Terms with conviction included in their meaning
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disbelief
lack of belief or conviction
opinions
strong opinion or conviction
conviction
convinced to do or believe something
doubt
state of doubt or lack of conviction
trust
marked by a lack of conviction or trust
misconception
incorrect or unfounded conviction
emotion
with emotional intensity or conviction
belief
strengthened in belief or conviction
convincingly
with conviction or sound reasoning
belief
firm conviction without need for proof
legal
escape conviction for a crime charged
belief
adopt a strong belief or conviction
serious intent
with sincere and intense conviction
certainty
emphasizes certainty or conviction without any doubt
agreement
agree with something without strong conviction
belief
experience a sudden change of heart or conviction
strong conviction
with strong conviction, especially in a self-righteous way
spirituality
lack of conviction, or refusal to accept an idea, especially religious
emotion
expressing opinions with strong conviction
intensely
with intense emotion or conviction
legal
legal principle preventing retrial after acquittal or conviction
beliefs
belief held with strong conviction despite lacking full proof
ethical judgment
conviction justified by moral reasoning
law court
statement asking for a lighter punishment after conviction
Examples of conviction in a sentence
Despite challenges, her conviction never wavered. The conviction brought relief to the victim's family. Her conviction was based on strong evidence. His conviction about the plan was unwavering. The lawyer's conviction in her client's innocence was clear.
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- French:conviction, condamnation, ...
- German:Überzeugung, Schuldspruch, ...
- Italian:convinzione, condanna, ...
- Spanish:convicción, condena, ...
- Portuguese:convicção, condenação, ...
- Chinese:信念, 定罪, ...
- Japanese:確信, 有罪判決, ...
- Arabic:قَناعة, إِدَانَة, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכְנוּעַ, הַרְשָׁעָה, ...
- Russian:убеждение, обвинительный приговор, ...
- Ukrainian:переконання, засудження, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़ विश्वास, दोषसिद्धि, ...
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