conviction

Definition of "conviction"
  1. A ruling by a judge or jury that the person on trial is guilty of the crime they were accused of
How to use "conviction" in a sentence
  1. His conviction for theft increased his sentence for the current crime.
  2. Following her conviction, she was immediately taken into custody.
  3. After several trials, the prosecution was able to secure a conviction.

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