convicted
Americanadjective
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proven or declared guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial.
One of the men posing as a contractor turned out to be a convicted drug trafficker.
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impressed with a sense of guilt.
The convicted sinner feels his danger and his need of forgiveness, and is moved to prayer.
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Glenn Youngkin narrowed it to 100-plus mph convictions, though drivers clocked going slower can still wind up with a speed-limiting device, as can motorists convicted of racing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Four others, including Perry’s former assistant and two doctors, were convicted in connection with the star’s death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
If convicted, Mogambi faces a mandatory prison term of at least 10 years, according to the Justice Department.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Bomfim faces a maximum sentence of 18 years in state prison if convicted on all counts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
People convicted of ardent leadership in the Nazi Party were banned from public office.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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