conviction

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words and phrases 2.4 See also

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Singular conviction

Plural convictions

1. A conviction is when a court finds a person guilty of doing a crime.

   There was a conviction in his case, so he went to jail.

2. A conviction is a strong belief that you think is true.

   Because of their strong conviction, I begin to feel that they may be right.

[change] Synonyms

• guilty verdict
• belief

[change] Antonyms

• acquittal
• disbelief

[change] Related words and phrases

• convict

[change] See also

• court
• lawyer
• judge
• justice
• truth