Synonyms:
conviction, strong_belief, article_of_faith
Meaning: an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Synonyms:
conviction, judgment_of_conviction, condemnation, sentence
Meaning: (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"
Usage examples
I have long been of the conviction
"Yes." The tone was one of utter conviction.
Contrary to the clearest conviction of his judgment
Poole says, "How then can we account for this strong conviction?
"It has to do with Baldos, I'll take oath," said Beverly, with conviction.
There is nothing that depresses a man so much as the conviction of bad fortune.
The woman's words came with an intense earnestness which carried conviction with them.
"How the conviction arose at first, I cannot tell you; I do not think she knows herself.
"It's only an old beach," said the small boy, with extreme conviction. "It's rocks like the seaside.
She felt a conviction that she was hastening to the tomb, but looked forward to it as a place of rest.