conviction
conviction Lexical Profile
conviction Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A formal declaration or judgment by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
"The prosecution presented enough forensic evidence to secure a conviction."
A firmly held belief, principle, or opinion.
"She always stood up for her political convictions, even when they were unpopular."
The quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one says or does; certainty and earnestness.
"He spoke with such conviction that the entire committee voted in favor of his proposal."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Late Latin convictio ('proof, refutation'), derived from the verb convincere ('to overcome decisively, prove beyond doubt'), formed from com- (intensive prefix) and vincere ('to conquer').