conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ noun4 •a strong opinion that someone holds and does not doubtIt is of the nature of the intellectual's job that he must use his own knowledge and convictions in performing his daily task. — 1949 •The state of being wholly convinced.Analogies are used in aid of Conviction: Metaphors, as means of Illustration. — 1825 •A judgement of guilt in a court of law.He said Robins had not been in trouble with the law before and had no previous convictions. Jail would have an adverse effect on her and her three children as she was the main carer. — 2011 •The state of being found or proved guilty.From G. R. Ratts , Game Warden , fines collected on conviction of violation of State game law . — 1902 formsconvictions
