convict

Definitions of "convict"
  1. Refers to when a person is found to be guilty of committing a crime in court
  2. This term applies to an individual who has been found guilty of a crime and is currently serving the court-imposed sentence
How to use "convict" in a sentence
  1. After the trial, the jury voted unanimously to convict the individual of theft.
  2. Since he was a convict, he was denied certain rights such as voting or holding public office.
  3. He was unsure of his future employment opportunities once he was released as a convict.

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