Meaning & Definition of word "Conviction"
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Conviction
/kənˈvɪkʃən/
noun:
- 1. a firmly held belief or opinion.
- Example: Her conviction that hard work leads to success motivated her every day.
- 2. the act of finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.
- Example: The jury's conviction of the defendant was based on overwhelming evidence.
- 3. the quality of showing great confidence or determination in one's beliefs.
- Example: He spoke with such conviction that everyone in the room was convinced.
Etymology
From Middle French 'conviction', from Latin 'convictionem', from 'convincere' 'to conquer, to overcome'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conviction of guilt:
A legal term referring to the result of a trial where the accused is found guilty.
moral conviction:
A strong belief that is based on one's moral principles.
political conviction:
A strong belief or opinion regarding political matters.
Related Words
convict:
To declare someone guilty of a crime, often in a court.
convinced:
Fully persuaded of something.
convincing:
Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true.
Slang Meanings of conviction
Meaning: A strong belief about something that is often passionately held.
Example Sentence: He has a conviction about the importance of art in education.
Meaning: To have one's beliefs strongly held, sometimes used in informal discussions.
Example Sentence: She spoke her mind with conviction, making her arguments hard to refute.