📖 Определения и значения для слова conviction
📒 the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty
- He plans to appeal against his conviction.
- conviction for something She has six previous convictions for theft.
- on conviction an offence that carries, on conviction, a sentence of not more than five years’ imprisonment
📒 a strong opinion or belief
- strong political/moral convictions
- She was motivated by deep religious conviction.
- conviction that… We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end.
📒 the quality of showing that you believe strongly in what you are saying
- ‘Not true!’ she said with conviction.
- He said he agreed but his voice lacked conviction.
- The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much conviction.
📒 to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right
- You need to have the courage of your convictions.