Meaning
A firmly held belief.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From late Middle English conviction, from Anglo-Norman conviction, from Latin convictiō, from convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”). Equivalent to convict + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resolutioncondemnationjudgementconvincementattaintmentconvictionproscriptionsentencearroganceaspiration
Antonyms
acquittal
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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