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   conviction

   /kənˈvɪkʃn/

   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 declaration/pronouncement of guiltsentencejudgementOpposite acquittal
   • 2. a firmly held belief or opinion: "she takes pride in stating her political convictions" Similar beliefopinionviewthoughtpersuasionideapositionstance(article of) faithcredocreedtenetdogma
   • ▪ the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says: "she had been speaking for some five minutes with force and conviction" Similar certaintycertitudeassuranceconfidencesurenesspositivenessno shadow of a doubtOpposite uncertaintydoubt

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin convictio(n-), from the verb convincere (see convince).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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 translations with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     CONVICTION translate: wyrok (skazujący), skazanie,...

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   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.

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. the state or appearance of being convinced 2. a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc 3. the act of.... Click for more definitions.

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   Conviction is a noun that means a fixed or firm belief, the act of convicting someone, or the state of being convinced. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › convictionConviction - definition of conviction by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Law. a. The judgment of a jury or judge that a person is guilty of a crime as charged. b. The state of being found or proved guilty: evidence that led to the suspect's conviction. 2. a. The act or process of convincing. b. The state or appearance of being convinced: She spoke with real conviction on the matter. 3. A fixed or strong belief.