conviction

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈvɪkʃən/

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Noun

Singular conviction

Plural convictions

1. (countable) 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. (countable) 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.

Synonyms

• guilty verdict
• belief

Antonyms

• acquittal
• disbelief

Related words

• convict