Convict: meaning, definitions and examples

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convict

[ kənˈvɪkt ]

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legal system

A person found guilty of a crime and serving a sentence in prison.

Synonyms

criminal, inmate, offender, prisoner

Examples of usage

The convict was sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbery.
The prison was filled with dangerous convicts.

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legal system

To declare someone guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Synonyms

condemn, find guilty, sentence

Examples of usage

The jury convicted the defendant of murder.
He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to five years in prison.

Translations

Translations of the word "convict" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenado

🇮🇳 अपराधी

🇩🇪 Verurteilter

🇮🇩 terpidana

🇺🇦 засуджений

🇵🇱 skazany

🇯🇵 有罪判決を受けた人

🇫🇷 condamné

🇪🇸 convicto

🇹🇷 mahkûm

🇰🇷 유죄 판결을 받은 사람

🇸🇦 مدان

🇨🇿 odsouzený

🇸🇰 odsúdený

🇨🇳 罪犯

🇸🇮 obsojenec

🇮🇸 dæmdur

🇰🇿 сотталған

🇬🇪 მსჯავრდებული

🇦🇿 məhkum

🇲🇽 convicto

Word origin

The word 'convict' originated from the Latin word 'convictus', which means 'proved guilty'. During the 17th century, the term was used in legal contexts to refer to a person found guilty of a crime. Over time, it became commonly associated with individuals serving sentences in prisons as a result of their convictions. The concept of convicting individuals for crimes has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems worldwide.

See also: conviction, convictions, convicts.