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Conviction
01
a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law
Examples
The defendant 's conviction was based on solid evidence presented during the trial.
After the conviction, he was sentenced to ten years in prison.
02
a belief or opinion that is very strong
Examples
Despite criticism, she held onto her conviction that renewable energy is the key to a sustainable future.
His conviction in the importance of education led him to establish a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
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