conviction
noun
con·vic·tion kən-ˈvik-shən 
1
: the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
2
a
: a strong persuasion or belief
b
: the state of being convinced
3
a
: the act of convincing a person of error or of compelling the admission of a truth
b
: the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth
Synonyms
- assurance
- assuredness
- certainty
- certitude
- cocksureness
- confidence
- doubtlessness
- face
- positiveness
- satisfaction
- sureness
- surety
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Example Sentences
… a perfect example, I told Bobby, … why Realtors have to be prepared to work holidays. "Well, yeah," he said, utterly without conviction. 
Jane Smiley, Good Faith, 2003 It was his conviction that if the words in the story were blurred because of the author's insensitivity, carelessness, or sentimentality, then the story suffered from a tremendous handicap. Raymond Carver, The Story and Its Writer, edited by Ann Charters, 1987 She spoke in … the voice which people often used to express their deepest convictions … Paula Fox, A Servant's Tale, 1984 Certainly the basis of our democracy is the conviction of the worth of the individual. Robert Penn Warren, Democracy and Poetry, (1975) 1976 She hopes to avoid conviction. In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain. He has three prior drunk-driving convictions. Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job. a person of deep convictions They share my strong conviction that the policy is misguided. See More
Jane Smiley, Good Faith, 2003 It was his conviction that if the words in the story were blurred because of the author's insensitivity, carelessness, or sentimentality, then the story suffered from a tremendous handicap. Raymond Carver, The Story and Its Writer, edited by Ann Charters, 1987 She spoke in … the voice which people often used to express their deepest convictions … Paula Fox, A Servant's Tale, 1984 Certainly the basis of our democracy is the conviction of the worth of the individual. Robert Penn Warren, Democracy and Poetry, (1975) 1976 She hopes to avoid conviction. In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain. He has three prior drunk-driving convictions. Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job. a person of deep convictions They share my strong conviction that the policy is misguided. See More Recent Examples on the Web The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with Orem police are offering the reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who started the temple fire on July 25. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Gandy’s grandmother, Karen Parson, said the family just wants to see justice for her, meaning an arrest and a conviction of Gandy’s killer. Desiree Stennett, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Hamrick’s family on Monday announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 Authorities this month announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting. Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Metropolitan Police are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone responsible for a homicide in D.C. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2022 Police said the Juneteenth shooting remains under investigation and that a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The men were eligible under a 1992 remission policy that was in effect at the time of their conviction, officials said. Bhumika Saraswati, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 See More
Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Gandy’s grandmother, Karen Parson, said the family just wants to see justice for her, meaning an arrest and a conviction of Gandy’s killer. Desiree Stennett, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Hamrick’s family on Monday announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 Authorities this month announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting. Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Metropolitan Police are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone responsible for a homicide in D.C. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2022 Police said the Juneteenth shooting remains under investigation and that a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The men were eligible under a 1992 remission policy that was in effect at the time of their conviction, officials said. Bhumika Saraswati, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see convict entry 2
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing conviction
Kids Definition
conviction
noun
con·vic·tion kən-ˈvik-shən
1
: a strong belief or opinion
political convictions
2
: the state of mind of a person who is sure that what he or she believes or says is true
She spoke with conviction.
3
: the act of proving or finding guilty : the state of being proven guilty
He appealed his conviction.
Legal Definition
conviction
noun
con·vic·tion
1
: the act or process of convicting
also : the final judgment entered after a finding of guilt
a prior conviction of murder
would not overturn the conviction
compare acquittal Note: Jurisdictions differ as to what constitutes conviction for various statutes (as habitual offender statutes). Conviction is rarely applied to civil cases.
2
: guilt
the judge will enter a judgment of conviction W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israelconvictions
noun
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge held deep convictions about life after death Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- beliefs
- opinions
- minds
- feelings
- views
- impressions
- notions
- thoughts
- sentiments
- verdicts
- judgments
- judgements
- persuasions
- observations
- perceptions
- comments
- eyes
- attitudes
- assumptions
- decisions
- ideas
- presumptions
- presuppositions
- estimates
- determinations
- faiths
- theories
- advice
- concepts
- says
- recommendations
- remarks
- hypotheses
- conceptions
- estimations
- stances
- guesses
- viewpoints
- suggestions
- conclusions
- hunches
- conjectures
- reflections
- stands
- perspectives
- positions
- deliverances
- takes
- standpoints
- credences
- angles
- shoes
- inputs
- outlooks
- credits
- esteems
- obiter dicta
- surmises
- counterviews
- slants
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- facts
- truths