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For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice, necessity and importance of political and social rights.
B. R. Ambedkar

Meaning of "conviction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONVICTION

conviction  [kənˈvɪkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONVICTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Conviction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONVICTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Conviction

In law, a conviction is the verdict that results when a court of law finds a defendant guilty of a crime. The opposite of a conviction is an acquittal. In Scotland and in the Netherlands, there can also be a verdict of "not proven", which counts as an acquittal. There are also cases where the court orders that a defendant not be convicted, despite being found guilty. For a host of reasons, the criminal justice system is not perfect, and sometimes guilty defendants are acquitted, while innocent people are convicted. Appeal mechanisms mitigate this problem to some extent. An error which results in the conviction of an innocent person is known as a miscarriage of justice. After a defendant is convicted, the court determines the appropriate sentence as a punishment. Furthermore, the conviction may lead to results beyond the terms of the sentence itself. Such ramifications are known as the collateral consequences of criminal charges. A minor conviction is a warning conviction, and it does not affect the defendant but does serve as a warning.

Definition of conviction in the English dictionary

The first definition of conviction in the dictionary is the state or appearance of being convinced. Other definition of conviction is a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc. Conviction is also the act of convincing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONVICTION


addiction
əˈdɪkʃən
affliction
əˈflɪkʃən
antifriction
ˌæntɪˈfrɪkʃən
benediction
ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃən
constriction
kənˈstrɪkʃən
contradiction
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən
crucifixion
ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən
depiction
dɪˈpɪkʃən
diction
ˈdɪkʃən
eviction
ɪˈvɪkʃən
fiction
ˈfɪkʃən
friction
ˈfrɪkʃən
interdiction
ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən
jurisdiction
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən
nonfiction
ˌnɒnˈfɪkʃən
preconviction
ˌpriːkənˈvɪkʃən
prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃən
reconviction
ˌriːkənˈvɪkʃən
restriction
rɪˈstrɪkʃən
vasoconstriction
ˌveɪzəʊkənˈstrɪkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONVICTION

convicinity
convict
convictable
convictible
convictional
convictism
convictive
convictively
convince
convinced
convincement
convincer
convincible
convincing
convincingly
convincingness
convive
convivial
convivialist
conviviality

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONVICTION

accreditation
action
attraction
auction
collection
connection
construction
correction
course of action
detection
direction
election
function
introduction
production
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of conviction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONVICTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «conviction» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of conviction

Translation of «conviction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONVICTION

Find out the translation of conviction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of conviction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «conviction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坚定的信念
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

convicción
570 millions of speakers

English

conviction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सजा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القناعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

убеждение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

convicção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দণ্ডাজ্ঞা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conviction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sabitan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überzeugung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

信念
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강한 신념
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bebendhu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

niềm tin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தண்டனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विश्वास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mahkumiyet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

convinzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przekonanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

переконання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

condamnare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καταδίκης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skuldigbevinding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

övertygelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overbevisning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of conviction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVICTION»

The term «conviction» is very widely used and occupies the 15.159 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVICTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «conviction» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «conviction» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about conviction

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONVICTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word conviction.
1
Randa Abdel-Fattah
To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress modestly according to the command of a genderless Creator; to assert pride in self, and embrace one's faith openly, with independence and courageous conviction.
2
Franklin Pierce Adams
The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time.
3
Trace Adkins
I only record songs that I really like and believe in and can sing with conviction.
4
B. R. Ambedkar
For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice, necessity and importance of political and social rights.
5
Stephen Baker
To bathe a cat takes brute force, perseverance, courage of conviction - and a cat. The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by.
6
William Barclay
If a man fights his way through his doubts to the conviction that Jesus Christ is Lord, he has attained to a certainty that the man who unthinkingly accepts things can never reach.
7
Jacques Barzun
By the time I was 9, I had the conviction that everybody in the world was an artist except plumbers or people who delivered groceries.
8
Saint Basil
We glorify the Holy Ghost together with the Father and the Son, from the conviction that He is not separated from the Divine Nature; for that which is foreign by nature does not share in the same honors.
9
David A. Bednar
Sometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we receive enlarged perspective and increased patience, or we petition for growth and are blessed with the gift of grace. He may bestow upon us conviction and confidence as we strive to achieve worthy goals.
10
Annette Bening
I still remember the five points of salesmanship: attention, interest, conviction, desire and close.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONVICTION»

Discover the use of conviction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to conviction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Conviction
Racing against the clock and against insurmountable legal obstacles, Teresa, Chris, and Carlo desperately try and stop the execution of an innocent man. 'Patterson has the rare gift of enthralling as he informs' Mark Lawson, The Guardian
Richard North Patterson, 2009
2
The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That ...
This is a powerful book and gracefully written." Fred Barnes, Executive Editor--The Weekly Standard "This is Mohler in his most natural habitat, doing what he does best.
Albert Mohler, 2012
3
Conscience and Conviction: The Case for Civil Disobedience
The book shows that civil disobedience is generally more defensible than private conscientious objection.
Kimberley Brownlee, 2012
4
The marijuana conviction: a history of marijuana prohibition ...
A drug policy classic reprint -- a comprehensive history of marijuana use and prohibition in the United States.
Richard J. Bonnie, Charles H. Whitebread, 1999
5
Critique and Conviction: Conversations with François Azouvi ...
Is the Confucian tradition compatible with the Western understanding of human rights?
Paul Ricœur, 1998
6
Passionate Conviction: Contemporary Discourses on Christian ...
Popular Christian apologists, from Emir Caner to N.T. Wright, present their dynamic defenses of faith in Passionate Conviction.
Paul Copan, William Lane Craig, 2007
7
Religious Conviction in Liberal Politics
A controversial defense of religious convictions in political activities.
Christopher J. Eberle, 2002
8
Core of Conviction: My Story
This book will show you why Michele Bachmann believes ordinary people can take on the establishment and win. "Armed with values and faith, supported by family and fellow citizens, together we can do much.
Michele Bachmann, 2011
9
The Advocate's Conviction
A conspiracy years in the making, secrets hidden for decades, and the twisted work of a mysterious society have all come together in the ultimate test of the strength of Sabre's conviction.
Teresa Burrell, 2012
10
Wrongful Conviction: International Perspectives on ...
This collection includes a number of well-developed public-policy recommendations intended to reduce the instances of courts punishing innocents. It also offers suggestions for compensating more fairly those who are wrongfully convicted.
C. Ronald Huff, Martin Killias, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONVICTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term conviction is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ex-News of the World reporter awaits appeal decision over leaks …
Following a review, the director of public prosecutions, Alison Saunders, announced she would not seek a retrial for Sabey if his conviction is ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Kevin Lane loses appeal against conviction for 1994 murder of car …
Kevin Lane's appeal was dismissed after the judge said the court was 'not persuaded that the safety of the conviction is in doubt'. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Supreme Court: No jail for Olmert pending Talansky conviction appeal
In the conviction decision, the court had also slammed Olmert for failing to testify in the retrial to rebut all of the new evidence against him, ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
4
Judge overturns conviction of former Goldman Sachs programmer
The New York State Supreme Court has overturned the second conviction of Sergey Aleynikov, a former programmer accused of stealing ... «Ars Technica, Jul 15»
5
Lewiston man seeks to have murder conviction thrown out for new trial
AUBURN — A Lewiston man convicted in December of murdering 20-year-old Romeo Parent is seeking to have his conviction thrown out or be ... «Lewiston Sun Journal, Jul 15»
6
HC upholds conviction of pastor, teacher for dacoity
The Madras High Court Bench here on Tuesday confirmed the conviction imposed by a trial court in Virudhunagar on a pastor, a schoolteacher ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
7
ND man's conviction comes 20 years after DUI arrest
GRAND FORKS – There were 7,361 days between Jason William Gale's arrest for driving under the influence and the guilty verdict delivered in ... «INFORUM, Jul 15»
8
Caledonia man appeals conviction in wife's death
The appeal by Brian Holliman from his 2013 first-degree murder conviction in Lowndes County is among dozens of cases before the ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
9
Schuette Secures Second Conviction in Unlicensed Doctor Case
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced today the conviction of Dr. Timothy Whiteus, 61, of Oak Park, for orchestrating ... «UPMatters.com, Jul 15»
10
Appeals court upholds Adams murder conviction in Limestone County
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Kenny Dewayne Adams, 37, of Athens, in the 2012 murder of his ... «News Courier, Jul 15»

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