conviction

• Существительное, обозначающее твёрдое убеждение или мнение, а также состояние уверенности; также используется в юридическом контексте для обозначения официального признания кого-либо виновным в преступлении.

A noun referring to a firmly held belief or opinion, or the state of being convinced; also used in a legal context to mean the formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.

1. Strong beliefB2formal

   A firmly held belief or opinion.

   Убеждение

   • She spoke with deep conviction about the need for change.
   • His political convictions are well known.
   • They acted out of moral conviction, not for personal gain.

   Synonymsassurancebeliefcertaintyconfidencefaithopinionpersuasionprincipletenetview

   Antonymsdisbeliefdoubtuncertainty

2. Legal judgmentB2formallegal

   A formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty of a crime.

   Обвинительный приговор

   • The defendant's conviction was overturned on appeal.
   • He has a prior conviction for theft.
   • The conviction carried a sentence of five years in prison.

   Synonymscondemnationjudgment of conviction

   Antonymsacquittalexonerationpardonvindication