Conviction meaning

What does “conviction” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“conviction” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence.

conviction

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Synonymsstrong belief article of faith
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
“the conviction came as no surprise”
Synonymsjudgment of conviction condemnation sentence
Oppositesacquittal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University