convicted
Translation
found guilty
Examples
He is a convicted criminal.
He is a convicted criminal.
Grammar Patterns
((convicted + noun)) used as an adjective before a noun. He is a convicted felon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condemned, sentenced; Antonyms: acquitted, exonerated
Etymology
From Latin 'convincere' meaning 'to overcome, refute'. 'con-' (with) + 'vincere' (to conquer). The legal sense is to 'conquer' someone with evidence.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'conquered' by the evidence in court.