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convicts

 

[ ˈkɒnvɪkts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

criminals

People who have been found guilty of committing a crime and have been sentenced to a period of imprisonment.

Synonyms

criminals, felons, prisoners

Examples of usage

  • The convicts were transported to the penal colony.
  • He spent years in prison alongside hardened convicts.
  • The convicts were shackled and escorted to the courthouse.
Context #2 | Verb

declare guilty

To officially declare someone guilty of a crime by a court of law.

Synonyms

condemn, find guilty, sentence

Examples of usage

  • The jury decided to convict the defendant of murder.
  • The evidence presented was enough to convict the suspect.
  • If found guilty, he could be convicted of fraud.

Translations

Translations of the word "convicts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenados

🇮🇳 अपराधियों

🇩🇪 Verurteilte

🇮🇩 narapidana

🇺🇦 засуджені

🇵🇱 skazani

🇯🇵 受刑者

🇫🇷 condamnés

🇪🇸 condenados

🇹🇷 mahkumlar

🇰🇷 죄수들

🇸🇦 المدانون

🇨🇿 odsouzení

🇸🇰 odsúdení

🇨🇳 罪犯

🇸🇮 obsojenci

🇮🇸 dæmdir

🇰🇿 сотталғандар

🇬🇪 გასამართლებულები

🇦🇿 məhkumlar

🇲🇽 condenados

Etymology

The term 'convicts' originated from the Latin word 'convictus', which means 'convicted' or 'proved guilty'. The concept of convicts dates back to ancient legal systems where individuals found guilty of crimes were punished through various means. In the 18th and 19th centuries, convicts were often transported to penal colonies as a form of punishment. The history of convicts is intertwined with the evolution of criminal justice systems worldwide.

See also: convict, conviction, convictions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,496, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.