con·vic·tion 
/kənˈvɪkʃən/ noun
plural con·vic·tions /kənˈvɪkʃən/ noun 1 law : the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law [noncount] ▪ She hopes to avoid conviction. [count] ▪ In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain. ▪ He has three prior/previous drunk-driving convictions. ▪ Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job. 2 a [count] : a strong belief or opinion
▪ religious convictions ▪ a person of deep convictions ▪ They share my strong/firm conviction that the policy is misguided.
b [noncount] : the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true
▪ She spoke with conviction. ▪ His words lacked conviction.
▪ religious convictions ▪ a person of deep convictions ▪ They share my strong/firm conviction that the policy is misguided.
b [noncount] : the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true
▪ She spoke with conviction. ▪ His words lacked conviction.
