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   con·vic·tion

   /kənˈvikSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law: "she had a previous conviction for a similar offense" Similar declaration/pronouncement of guiltsentencejudgmentOpposite 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: "his voice lacked 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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   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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   Conviction can mean the fact of being found guilty of a crime, or a strong opinion or belief. Learn more about the meaning, usage and collocations of conviction with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   noun. a fixed or firm belief: No clever argument, no persuasive fact or theory could make a dent in his conviction in the rightness of his position. the act of convicting someone, as in a court of law; a declaration that a person is guilty of an offense. the state of being convicted. the act of convincing a person by argument or evidence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › convictionConviction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   A conviction is a strong belief or opinion. It is our firm conviction that a step forward has been taken. Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms. Synonyms: belief, view, opinion, principle More Synonyms of conviction. 2. uncountable noun. If you have conviction, you have great confidence in your beliefs or opinions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONVICTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Conviction can mean an official finding of guilt for a crime or a strong opinion or belief. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples and translations.

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

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   Conviction can mean a judgment of guilt, a state of being convinced, or a fixed belief. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.