Convicted: meaning, definitions and examples
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convicted
[ kənˈvɪktɪd ]
legal status
Convicted refers to the state of having been found guilty of a crime through a court of law. When an individual is convicted, it means that they have been formally charged and subsequently judged to have committed an offense. This legal determination can occur after a trial or sometimes through a guilty plea. The term often implies a consequence, such as a prison sentence or other penalties, that follows the conviction.
Synonyms
found guilty, judged, sentenced.
Examples of usage
- She was convicted of theft.
- The convicted felon served five years in prison.
- They announced the convicted man would appeal.
- The jury convicted him after a lengthy trial.
Translations
Translations of the word "convicted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 condenado
🇮🇳 दोषी
🇩🇪 verurteilt
🇮🇩 terpidana
🇺🇦 засуджений
🇵🇱 skazany
🇯🇵 有罪の
🇫🇷 condamné
🇪🇸 condenado
🇹🇷 mahkum
🇰🇷 유죄 판결을 받은
🇸🇦 مدان
🇨🇿 odsouzený
🇸🇰 odsúdený
🇨🇳 被定罪的
🇸🇮 obsojen
🇮🇸 dómsmál
🇰🇿 сотталған
🇬🇪 მსჯავრდებული
🇦🇿 məhkum edilmiş
🇲🇽 condenado
Etymology
The word 'convicted' originates from the Latin 'convictus', which is the past participle of 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome' or 'to conquer'. The term entered Middle English in the 15th century and was utilized in legal contexts to describe someone who had been proven guilty of a crime. Over time, 'convicted' has maintained its association with formal legal proceedings, reflecting an individual's status after being adjudicated in a court of law. The evolution of the term has paralleled the development of legal systems, where a conviction is a pivotal moment in the criminal justice process, leading to penalties or rehabilitation measures.