Meaning & Definition of word "Convict"

Convict

/kənˈvɪkt/

1. A person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment.
- Example: The convict was serving a 10-year sentence for robbery.
2. A person who is in prison for a crime.
- Example: The prison system is often criticized for its treatment of convicts.

1. To declare someone to be guilty of a crime by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
- Example: The jury did not take long to convict the defendant of theft.
2. To find someone guilty; to prove someone guilty.
- Example: He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to five years in prison.
3. To establish guilt; to overpower the mind with evidence for guilt.
- Example: The evidence presented was strong enough to convict her.

Middle English, from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere, meaning to overcome or prove.

convict someone of:

To declare someone guilty of a particular crime.

convict record:

A document that lists someone's crimes and convictions.

inmate convict:

A convict currently serving time in prison.

conviction:

The state of being convicted of a crime.

penitentiary:

A prison for criminals.

rehabilitation:

The process of re-integrating a convict into society.

Meaning: Dog: A term used in prison to refer to a convict.

Example Sentence: He's doing time with a few dogs.

Meaning: Con: A shortened term for convict.

Example Sentence: He was sent upstate after being found a con.