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noun
- 1. a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence: "she had a previous conviction for a similar offence" Similar Opposite
- 2. a firmly held belief or opinion: "she takes pride in stating her political convictions" Similar
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Conviction can mean the fact of being found guilty of a crime, or a strong opinion or belief. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, collocations and usage with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of conviction as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Conviction can mean the act of finding a person guilty of a crime, a strong belief or opinion, or the state of being convinced.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word conviction, such as a strong belief, a legal verdict, or the act of convincing. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word frequency of conviction.
Conviction definition: a fixed or firm belief. See examples of CONVICTION used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of conviction as a noun in English, with different senses related to law, opinion and belief. Find out how to use conviction in sentences, idioms and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
In the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime — finding them guilty — this is called a conviction. Prosecutors try to get convictions, and defense attorneys try to prevent them. Also, convictions are beliefs — principles.
Conviction can mean an official finding of guilt for a crime or a strong opinion or belief. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples and translations.