convictions

noun

Definition of convictionsnext
plural of conviction
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge held deep convictions about life after death

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Recent Examples of convictions Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court. — Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024 The percentage of wrongful convictions that include false confessions also leaped when the crime was a homicide. — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024 Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

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