conviction

/kənˈvɪkʃən/ · noun

Meaning

A firmly held belief.
A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
The state of being found or proved guilty.
The state of being wholly convinced.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sentence(English)judgment of conviction(English)strong belief(English)assurance(English)convinced(English)decision(English)convincing(English)persuasive(English)quashed(English)retrial(English)overturned(English)acquittal(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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