LEARNit Dictionary

conviction

noun
C1+
1
C1+
the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty
محکومیت, حکم گناهکاری
opposite acquittal
2
C1+
a strong opinion or belief
اعتقاد قوی, باور, باور راسخ
strong political/moral convictions
She was motivated by deep religious conviction.
We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end.
3
C1+
the quality of showing that you believe strongly in what you are saying
اعتقاد راسخ, باور محکم, ایمان شدید
‘Not true!’ she said with conviction.
He said he agreed but his voice lacked conviction.
The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much conviction.