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| definition 1: |
the process or act of finding a person guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.
The prosecution was unable to present enough evidence to bring about a conviction in the case.- synonyms:
- judgment, punishment
- antonyms:
- acquittal, acquittal
- similar words:
- condemnation
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| definition 2: |
the state of having been proved guilty.
His conviction on fraud charges ensured an end to his political career.- synonyms:
- punishment, sentence
- antonyms:
- acquittal, acquittal
- similar words:
- penalty
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| definition 3: |
a belief or opinion that is strongly held.
It is their conviction that the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent to crime.- synonyms:
- belief, opinion, position
- similar words:
- assurance, certainty, certitude, doctrine, dogma, faith, idea, judgment, point of view, principle, tenet, view
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cause, ideal, impression, notion, opinion, presumption, thought, trust |
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