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Conviction - Dictionary Entry

Conviction

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/ (UK, US)

Definitions

  • The formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
  • A firmly held belief or opinion.

Usage Examples

  • He had a prior conviction for theft.
  • She spoke with great conviction about the need for justice.

Etymology

From Latin convictio, meaning "proof, demonstration," from convincere ("to conquer, convince").

Synonyms

  • Legal sense: Sentence, ruling, judgment.
  • Belief sense: Certainty, assurance, confidence.

Antonyms

  • Legal sense: Acquittal, exoneration.
  • Belief sense: Doubt, uncertainty.

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchcondamnation, conviction/kɔ̃.dam.na.sjɔ̃/
Spanishcondena, convicción/konˈβik.sjon/
GermanVerurteilung, Überzeugung/fɛʁˈʔʊʁtaɪ̯lʊŋ/
Hindiदोषसिद्धि, विश्वास/dosh siddhi/, /vishwas/
Mandarin定罪, 信念/dìng zuì/, /xìn niàn/
Japanese有罪判決, 信念/yūzai hanketsu/, /shinnen/
Tamilதண்டனை, நம்பிக்கை/taṇṭaṇai/, /nampikkai/
Bengaliদোষী সাব্যস্তকরণ, দৃঢ়বিশ্বাস/dōṣī sābhyastakaraṇa/, /dṛṛha biśbās/
Russianосуждение, убеждение/osuzhdyeniye/, /ubezhdyeniye/
Portuguesecondenação, convicção/kõ.de.naˈsɐ̃w/, /kõ.viˈsɐ̃w/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

American English: /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

Historical Usage

The term "conviction" has been in legal use since the 15th century, while its meaning as a "firm belief" developed in the 17th century.

Cultural Nuances

In legal contexts, a "conviction" signifies criminal guilt, whereas in philosophical and religious discourse, it denotes deeply held beliefs.

More Information

Convictions influence personal and societal decisions. In law, wrongful convictions remain a global issue, leading to reforms in judicial systems.

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