conviction
Translation
guilty verdict, firm belief
Examples
He has a previous conviction for theft.
He has a previous conviction for theft.
She spoke with great conviction.
She spoke with great conviction.
Grammar Patterns
((a conviction for sth.)) a legal judgment for a crime. He has a conviction for robbery.
((to speak with conviction)) to speak with strong belief. The leader spoke with great conviction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (legal) sentence, judgment; (belief) belief, faith. Antonyms: (legal) acquittal; (belief) doubt.
Etymology
From Latin 'convictionem', from 'convincere' (to overcome). It means both being 'overcome' by evidence (legal) and being 'overcome' by a belief.
Memory Tips
You can have a 'conviction' (belief) that leads to a 'conviction' (guilty verdict) if you act on it illegally.