conviction
pronunciation
How to pronounce conviction in British English:
UK [kənˈvɪkʃn]
How to pronounce conviction in American English:
US [kənˈvɪkʃn]
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- Noun:
- an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
- (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
Word Origin
- conviction (n.)
- mid-15c., "the proving of guilt," from Late Latin convictionem (nominative convictio) "proof, refutation," noun of action from past participle stem of convincere (see convince). Meaning "mental state of being convinced" is from 1690s; that of "firm belief, a belief held as proven" is from 1841.
Antonym
Example
- 1. He accused prosecutors of fabricating information to get a conviction .
- 2. This will require conviction as well as nous .
- 3. He is a conviction politician : a bold progressive liberal .
- 4. Conviction of an indictable offence exposes you to greater penalties .
- 5. She said they were just operators who lacked conviction .