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- Dictionaryconviction/kənˈvɪkʃn/
noun
- 1. a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence: "she had a previous conviction for a similar offence" Similar Opposite
- 2. a firmly held belief or opinion: "she takes pride in stating her political convictions" Similar
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a strong belief that is not likely to change, or the strong feeling that your beliefs are right: [ C ] He has no ability to communicate his convictions.
Learn the meaning of conviction as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Conviction can mean the act of finding a person guilty of a crime, a strong belief or opinion, or the state of being convinced.
a fixed or firm belief: No clever argument, no persuasive fact or theory could make a dent in his conviction in the rightness of his position. the act of convicting someone, as in a court of law; a declaration that a person is guilty of an offense. the state of being convicted.
A conviction is something certain: a judgment of guilty in court and a strong belief are both convictions. In the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime — finding them guilty — this is called a conviction.
Learn the meaning of conviction as a noun in British and American English, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples and collocations. Find out the difference between conviction and irony, and how to use conviction in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of conviction as a noun in law, opinion, and feeling. See how to use conviction in sentences and collocations with other words.
Definition of conviction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
