Conviction | Mean of conviction in English Dictionary

/kənˈvɪkʃən/

• Noun
• the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law
1. She hopes to avoid conviction.
2. In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain.
3. He has three prior/previous drunk-driving convictions.
4. Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job.
• a strong belief or opinion
1. religious convictions
2. a person of deep convictions
3. They share my strong/firm conviction that the policy is misguided.
• the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true
1. She spoke with conviction.
2. His words lacked conviction.