conviction

Verurteilung, Schuldspruch

Die offizielle Entscheidung eines Gerichts, dass jemand eine Straftat begangen hat.

In einfachem Englisch: A court's official decision that someone has committed a crime.

• She appealed against her conviction.
• He has two previous convictions for theft.
• New evidence led to the conviction being overturned.

So benutzt man es: conviction for something (He has a conviction for theft.)

Synonyme: guilty verdict

Gegenteile: acquittal

Häufige Wendungen: criminal conviction, conviction for theft, overturn a conviction

Überzeugung, Gewissheit

Eine Ansicht, die man mit großer Sicherheit für wahr oder richtig hält.

In einfachem Englisch: A belief that you feel sure is true or right.

• He spoke with conviction.
• Her religious convictions guide her decisions.
• I share your conviction that the plan will work.

So benutzt man es: conviction that… (She expressed her conviction that everyone deserves a fair chance.)

Synonyme: belief, certainty

Gegenteile: doubt

Häufige Wendungen: strong conviction, with conviction, conviction that something