conviction

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
  2. noun (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

Etymology

From late Middle English conviction, from Anglo-Norman conviction, from Latin convictiō, from convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”). Equivalent to convict + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

strong belief, article of faith

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