conviction
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/kənˈvɪkʃn/
🇬🇧
/kənˈvɪkʃn/
noun
C1
a court's decision that someone is guilty of a crime
His conviction for theft was based on strong evidence.
C1
a strong belief or opinion
Her conviction that education is important never wavered.
C1
the feeling of being sure about what you say or do
He spoke with great conviction about his plans for the future.
translation
a court's decision that someone is guilty of a crime; a strong belief or opinion; the feeling of being sure about what you say or do
Word Forms
Plural
convictions