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convictions

 

[ kənˈvɪkʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

Beliefs or opinions that are strongly held, especially about a particular subject or person.

Synonyms

beliefs, opinions, principles

Examples of usage

  • He has strong convictions about social justice.
  • She was willing to fight for her convictions.
Context #2 | Noun

criminal justice

A formal declaration by the jury that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.

Synonyms

guilty verdict, judgment

Examples of usage

  • The jury returned a verdict of conviction.
  • He was sentenced to prison after the conviction.
Context #3 | Noun

strong belief

A firmly held belief in something, often based on moral or religious values.

Synonyms

assurance, certainty, faith

Examples of usage

  • She has a deep conviction that honesty is the best policy.
  • His conviction in the power of love guided his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "convictions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convicções

🇮🇳 आस्थाएँ

🇩🇪 Überzeugungen

🇮🇩 keyakinan

🇺🇦 переконання

🇵🇱 przekonania

🇯🇵 信念

🇫🇷 convictions

🇪🇸 convicciones

🇹🇷 inançlar

🇰🇷 신념

🇸🇦 قناعات

🇨🇿 přesvědčení

🇸🇰 presvedčenia

🇨🇳 信念

🇸🇮 prepričanja

🇮🇸 sannfæringar

🇰🇿 сенімдер

🇬🇪 რწმენა

🇦🇿 əqidələr

🇲🇽 convicciones

Word origin

The word 'convictions' originated from the Latin word 'convictio', which means 'a convincing, conviction, proof'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both legal and personal meanings, reflecting the strong beliefs and decisions that shape individuals and societies.

See also: convict, conviction, convicts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,531 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.