Conviction

/kənvˈɪkʃən/

/kənˈvɪkʃən/

Conviction

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

antonyms : acquittal

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Examples

1. He has the courage of his convictions.

2. The conviction of the billionaire sends a message to the world that no one gets a free pass to break the law.

3. Lead your own life and have the courage of your convictions.

4. When we learned of the conviction, we dropped him like a hot potato.