conviction

Definition

  • noun: the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law
  • noun: the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
  • synonyms: persuasion, confutation, obstinacy

Examples

  • They share my strong/firm 'conviction' that the policy is misguided.

  • He has three prior/previous drunk-driving 'convictions'.

  • In light of the evidence, a 'conviction' seems certain.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Say anything else to him? - No. But you wanted to. - You told me not to. - Would you be a man? Stick to your convictions or you'll never make it as a doctor. l can't believe your head exploded. lf it does, you'll never make it as a doctor. l mean, come on. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2