A firmly held belief or opinion. noun
She spoke with conviction about the importance of education.
His conviction that the Earth is flat is unshakeable despite all evidence to the contrary.
The act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime in a court of law. noun
The conviction of the defendant was based on strong evidence.
After the trial, his conviction was overturned on appeal.
The quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says. noun
Her speech was delivered with great conviction and passion.
He argued his case with such conviction that everyone was persuaded.