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Learn “Conviction”

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Conviction

noun/kuhn-VIK-shuhn/

Meaning

A firm, strong belief, or the act of being found guilty of a crime.

In context

The thief's conviction meant he had to pay back the money.

Remember it

Con-VICT-ion holds a 'convict' — a settled verdict, or a settled belief.

Use it well

Two meanings: a strong belief, or a guilty verdict — let context decide.