conviction
Meanings
Plural: convictions
Noun
- an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
- (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
- "the conviction came as no surprise"
- A firmly held belief.
- A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
- The state of being wholly convinced.
- The state of being found or proved guilty.
Origin / Etymology
From late Middle English conviction, from Anglo-Norman conviction, from Latin convictiō, from convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”).
Synonyms
article of faith, condemnation, judgment of conviction, sentence, strong belief
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 17
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Words With Friends Score: 22
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