convicted

[ kuhn-vik-tid ]

/ kənˈvɪk tɪd /

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adjective

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.

impressed with a sense of guilt:The convicted sinner feels his danger and his need of forgiveness, and is moved to prayer.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of convict.

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Origin of convicted

convict + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM convicted

half-con·vict·ed, adjectiveself-con·vict·ed, adjectiveun·con·vict·ed, adjective

How to use convicted in a sentence

Deane, 33, who had been convicted on theft and fraud charges stemming from substance abuse, said regaining his right to vote was a pivotal moment in his life.
In Florida, the Gutting of a Landmark Law Leaves Few Felons Likely to Vote|by Lawrence Mower and Langston Taylor, Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times|October 7, 2020|ProPublica
If convicted, Hankison could face up to five years in prison for each count.
Protesters hit the streets for a second night after officers aren’t charged with killing Breonna Taylor|Fabiola Cineas|September 25, 2020|Vox
Earlier this month, Lagoa, and five others ruled that registered voters who have been convicted of felonies must first pay court debts before having their civic right reinstated.
Barbara Lagoa Critics Take Aim At Record Of Voter Suppression|Yesha|September 25, 2020|Essence.com
Prosecutors and judges have consistently downgraded charges in ways that fail to carry out the law that calls for putting public servants convicted of official misconduct in jail.
How Criminal Cops Often Avoid Jail|by Andrew Ford, Asbury Park Press|September 23, 2020|ProPublica

They want to collect more DNA from people convicted of drug, theft and domestic violence crimes.
Morning Report: The La Jolla Schools Exodus|Voice of San Diego|September 21, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The question then is whether the untried and unconvicted Guantanamo inmates require that level of security?
A Fate Worse Than Gitmo|Gerald L. Shargel|December 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Do the untried and unconvicted Guantanamo inmates require this level of security?
A Fate Worse Than Gitmo|Gerald L. Shargel|December 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Stephen B. Brinsmade,—one of the unconvicted rich, I suppose youd call us.
The Wasted Generation|Owen Johnson
They would have clearer and better views of the rights of men, than unconvicted Christians used to have.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
Unconvicted, but not unsuspected; uncondemned, but not unblemished.
The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867.|E. Rameur
Mr. Avory thereupon asked whether he made no difference between convicted and unconvicted prisoners.
Prisoner for Blasphemy|G. W. [George William] Foote
A few backless forms were provided on the floor for unconvicted prisoners.
Prisoner for Blasphemy|G. W. [George William] Foote

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