conviction
Translation
conviction, belief, certainty
Examples
He has a prior conviction for theft.
He has a prior conviction for theft.
She spoke with great conviction.
She spoke with great conviction.
It is my firm conviction that he is innocent.
It is my firm conviction that he is innocent.
Grammar Patterns
a conviction for ((sth.)) a formal declaration of guilt for a crime He has a conviction for robbery.
to speak with conviction to speak with a strong belief The leader spoke with great conviction.
it is my conviction that... it is my strong belief that... It is my conviction that we can succeed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (legal) sentence, judgment; (belief) belief, certainty
Etymology
From Latin 'convincere' (to overcome). It's the noun form of the verb 'convict'.
Memory Tips
Has two main meanings: a court's 'conviction' (a judgment) and a person's strong 'conviction' (a belief).