conviction
noun
a fixed or firm belief.
convictions
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pluralof conviction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He stayed true to his convictions and did not bow to social pressure or pressure from family members to leave his children a significant amount of money in his will.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Securing convictions was another challenge, with officers often unable to gather sufficient evidence amid the chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
In an interview, Denise and Jeffrey’s father, Halford Fairchild, acknowledged that Jeffrey led a troubled life, shuffling in and out of jail on a variety of charges and convictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The four men under formal investigation are aged between 29 and 51, and three of them have previous criminal convictions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
“It’s comparatively easy. Sometimes I just don’t vote my convictions, that’s all.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
