conviction-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: A strong belief in something.

Commentary: CONVICTION[+belief]

Examples:
The strength of her convictions was admirable.
He had a fierce conviction of the validity of the Church.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: (Criminal law) the act of rendering a guilty judgement in a criminal case.

Commentary: CONVICTION[+legal]

Examples:
The judge handed down a conviction later that day.
The conviction came as no surprise.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2