conviction
1. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence (Freq. 19) • Syn: strong belief, article of faith • Hypernyms: belief • Hyponyms: amateurism 2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed (Freq. 3) - the conviction came as no surprise • Syn: judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence • Ant: acquittal • Derivationally related forms: sentence (for: sentence), convict • Topics: criminal law • Hypernyms: final judgment, final decision • Hyponyms: murder conviction, rape conviction, robbery conviction
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