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conviction

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɪkʃən]

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Learn how to use conviction in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “belief”

(noun) a strong belief or opinion about something. When someone has a conviction, they really feel strongly about it, like knowing that helping others is important.

Example

She has a strong conviction that everyone deserves equal rights.

Example

He didn’t have any conviction about his decision, so he changed his mind easily.

Example

What conviction do you have about helping the environment?

Context: “law”

(noun) the decision made by a judge or jury that someone is guilty of a crime. If a person is found guilty, it means they have a conviction for that crime.

Example

His conviction for theft was made after a long trial.

Example

She was found not guilty, so there was no conviction against her.

Example

What was the conviction in that high-profile court case?

How to pronounce conviction

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɪkʃən]

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