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conviction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈvɪkʃən/

Forms: convictions

conviction means: A court's official decision that someone has committed a crime.

noun

GUILTY VERDICTB2

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.

How to use it: conviction for something (He has a conviction for theft.)

Similar words: guilty verdict

Opposites: acquittal

Common phrases: criminal conviction, conviction for theft, overturn a conviction

STRONG BELIEFB2

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.

How to use it: conviction that… (She expressed her conviction that everyone deserves a fair chance.)

Similar words: belief, certainty

Opposites: doubt

Common phrases: strong conviction, with conviction, conviction that something

Questions about conviction

What does conviction mean?

A court's official decision that someone has committed a crime.

What is conviction in other languages?

Türkçe: mahkûmiyet · Español: condena · Français: condamnation · Deutsch: Verurteilung · Italiano: condanna · 日本語: 有罪判決

How do you pronounce conviction?

It is pronounced /kənˈvɪkʃən/.

How do you use conviction in a sentence?

She appealed against her conviction. He has two previous convictions for theft.

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