Conviction: meaning, definitions and examples

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conviction

 

[ kənˈvɪkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

guilt, judgment, sentence

Examples of usage

  • He had a previous conviction for a similar offense.
  • She was appealing against her conviction for murder.
Context #2 | Noun

belief

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Synonyms

belief, certainty, faith

Examples of usage

  • His conviction that the death was no accident never wavered.
  • She spoke with great conviction about the need for change.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,532, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.