English Dictionary
Definition of “conviction”
conviction (kənˈvɪkʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the state or appearance of being convinced
- a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc
- the act of convincing
- the act or an instance of convicting or the state of being convicted
- See carry conviction
Alternative Forms
conˈvictional adjective
Usage examples
I guess," Graham said without much conviction in his voice.
MacNeill, Alastair, Code Breaker (1993)But the conviction was quashed, after the 1999 ruling was declared "unsafe".
New Scientist (2003)The conviction was overturned in November 2000 with no opposition from the DPP.
Irish Times (2002)It was a decision seen by many as evidence of his conviction and heroism.
Glasgow Herald (2001)A few non-Jewish conductors fled out of political or moral conviction.
Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir, A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)
