"conviction" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kənˈvɪkʃən/ Audio: en-us-conviction.ogg [US] Forms: conviction [singular], convictions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A conviction is when a court finds a person guilty of doing a crime.
    Sense id: simple-conviction-en-noun-4X7USD0L
  2. A conviction is a strong belief that you think is true.
    Sense id: simple-conviction-en-noun-XwD00Ozg
     
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          "text": "Because of their strong conviction, I begin to feel that they may be right."
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