C1nounphilosophylaw
US/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
UK/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
a strong belief; also an official decision in court that someone is guilty of a crime
In context
She spoke with such conviction that everyone in the room believed her.
It is his deep conviction that art should be free for everyone.
The journalist's conviction for libel was overturned on appeal.
Words that go with conviction
adjective + noun
- strong convictionHe has a strong conviction that hard work always pays off.
- deep convictionHer deep conviction that girls deserve education drove her work.
- previous convictionThe driver had two previous convictions for speeding.
- religious convictionPeople of every religious conviction are welcome here.
- political convictionShe left the party out of political conviction, not ambition.
verb + preposition
- speak with convictionPractice your talk until you can speak with conviction.
noun + preposition
- courage of your convictionsHave the courage of your convictions and say what you think.