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convict

 

[ kənˈvɪkt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,807 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.