Conviction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈvɪkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conviction is a noun meaning (countable) A firmly held belief.
Meaning
(countable) A firmly held belief.
More Meanings
- (countable) A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
- (uncountable) The state of being wholly convinced.
- (uncountable) The state of being found or proved guilty.
Example Sentences
Analogies are used in aid of Conviction: Metaphors, as means of Illustration.
From G. R. Ratts , Game Warden , fines collected on conviction of violation of State game law .
It is of the nature of the intellectual's job that he must use his own knowledge and convictions in performing his daily task.
He said Robins had not been in trouble with the law before and had no previous convictions. Jail would have an adverse effect on her and her three children as she was the main carer.
Word Forms
- convictions
Synonyms for conviction
Depending on context, synonyms include attaintment, condemnation, judgement, proscription, resolution, convincement.
Antonyms for conviction
Common opposites include acquittal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sentence, assurance, convinced, decision, convincing, persuasive.
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