Definition of conviction Conviction

/kʌnvɪˈkʃʌn/ - [kunvikshun] - con•vic•tion

We found 13 definitions of conviction from 6 different sources.

What does conviction mean?

Noun Plural: convictions
conviction - (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"
		judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence
		acquittal a judgment of not guilty
		final decision, final judgment a judgment disposing of the case before the court; after the judgment (or an appeal from it) is rendered all that remains is to enforce the judgment
		criminal law the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment
		murder conviction conviction for murder
		rape conviction conviction for rape
conviction - an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
		strong belief, article of faith
		belief any cognitive content held as true

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conviction (n.)
The act of convicting; the act of proving, finding, or adjudging, guilty of an offense.
conviction (n.)
A judgment of condemnation entered by a court having jurisdiction; the act or process of finding guilty, or the state of being found guilty of any crime by a legal tribunal.
conviction (n.)
The act of convincing of error, or of compelling the admission of a truth; confutation.
conviction (n.)
The state of being convinced or convicted; strong persuasion or belief; especially, the state of being convicted of sin, or by one's conscience.