Reconviction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reconviction is a noun meaning (law) Conviction again or anew.
Meaning
(law) Conviction again or anew.
Example Sentences
Only Illinois and New York, besides Texas, have had more convictions overturned by genetic testing than Dallas County, a fact attributable in part to evidence retained to assure reconviction in the event of a successful appeal.
Word Forms
- reconvictions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reconvocation, recondemnation, redecision, rejustification, reconfrontation, redetermination.
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