Conviction: meaning, definitions and examples
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conviction
[ kənˈvɪkʃən ]
legal
A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He had a previous conviction for a similar offense.
- She was appealing against her conviction for murder.
belief
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His conviction that the death was no accident never wavered.
- She spoke with great conviction about the need for change.
strong belief
The quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says.
Synonyms
assurance, determination, persuasion
Examples of usage
- He argued with conviction and passion.
- Her conviction shone through in her speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "conviction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 convicção
🇮🇳 आस्था
🇩🇪 Überzeugung
🇮🇩 keyakinan
🇺🇦 переконання
🇵🇱 przekonanie
🇯🇵 確信 (kakushin)
🇫🇷 conviction
🇪🇸 convicción
🇹🇷 inanç
🇰🇷 확신 (hwaksin)
🇸🇦 قناعة
🇨🇿 přesvědčení
🇸🇰 presvedčenie
🇨🇳 信念 (xìnniàn)
🇸🇮 prepričanje
🇮🇸 sannfæring
🇰🇿 сенім
🇬🇪 რწმენა
🇦🇿 inanc
🇲🇽 convicción
Word origin
The word 'conviction' originated from the Latin word 'convictio' which means 'proof, refutation'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent a strong belief or the act of being found guilty in a court of law. The concept of conviction has been integral to legal systems around the world for centuries, serving as a cornerstone of justice and accountability.
See also: convict, convictions, convicts.