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.

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