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noun. a fixed or firm belief: No clever argument, no persuasive fact or theory could make a dent in his conviction in the rightness of his position. the act of convicting someone, as in a court of law; a declaration that a person is guilty of an offense. the state of being convicted.
to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right. You need to have the courage of your convictions. Definition of conviction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. uk / kənˈvɪkʃ ə n / us. conviction noun (CRIME) Add to word list Add to word list. an occasion when someone is officially found to be guilty of a particular crime: He already had two convictions for burglary. conviction noun (BELIEF) a strong opinion or belief: religious / moral convictions.
Synonyms for CONVICTION: certainty, assurance, confidence, satisfaction, certitude, positiveness, assuredness, surety; Antonyms of CONVICTION: doubt, uncertainty, hesitation, hesitancy, disbelief, irresolution, concern, indecisiveness.
A conviction is something certain: a judgment of guilty in court and a strong belief are both convictions. In the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime — finding them guilty — this is called a conviction. Prosecutors try to get convictions, and defense attorneys try to prevent them.
1. Law. a. The judgment of a jury or judge that a person is guilty of a crime as charged. b. The state of being found or proved guilty: evidence that led to the suspect's conviction. 2. a. The act or process of convincing. b. The state or appearance of being convinced: She spoke with real conviction on the matter. 3. A fixed or strong belief.
1 [countable, uncountable] conviction (for something) the act of finding someone guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty She has six previous convictions for theft. He plans to appeal against his conviction. an offense which carries, on conviction, a sentence of not more than five years' imprisonment Topic Collocations ...
