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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Fujimori, 51, appeals to the mixed legacy of her late father, who stabilized the economy and defeated a Maoist insurgency, but was convicted of corruption and crimes against humanity.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Lady Donaldson faces a trial of the facts on mental health grounds, meaning she is not participating in the proceedings and cannot be convicted.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
In this adaptation, Anna Bowden had been Cady’s defense attorney, and he’s no longer an illiterate rube but a successful restaurateur who was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
And in the impromptu eulogy of her deceased husband, Erika convicted me, though I’m sure she didn’t know it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"Fight for yourself. Don't trust your lawyer. They can't put you on death row without being convicted."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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