noun · neutral
conviction
/kənˈvɪkʃən/con·VIK·tion
a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offence
Examples
“Her conviction for fraud led to a lengthy prison sentence.”
“A prior conviction can influence sentencing in subsequent cases.”
“The appeal overturned his conviction on procedural grounds.”
Band 8 sentence
“A prior conviction significantly reduced the judge's discretion during sentencing under current guidelines.”
Collocations
- secure/obtain a conviction
- prior conviction
- overturn a conviction
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'convict' where the noun 'conviction' is needed (e.g. 'his convict')→conviction
say 'he has a guilty' instead of 'he has a conviction'→he has a conviction
Say it for a higher band
5guilty→6guilty verdict→7+conviction
Synonyms
guilty verdict
Easily confused
verdict
“The jury's guilty verdict resulted in the defendant's conviction the following week.”
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