Definitions for Convictions
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1. convictionsnoun

   Plural of conviction.

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1. convictions

   In law, a conviction is the verdict reached by a court of law finding a defendant guilty of a crime. The opposite of a conviction is an acquittal (that is, "not guilty"). In Scotland, there can also be a verdict of "not proven", which is considered an acquittal. Sometimes, despite a defendant being found guilty, the court may order that the defendant not be convicted. This is known as a discharge and is used in countries such as England, Wales, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The criminal justice system is not perfect and there are instances in which guilty defendants are acquitted and innocent people are convicted. Appeal mechanisms and post conviction relief procedures may help to address this issue to some extent. An error leading to the conviction of an innocent person is known as a miscarriage of justice. After a defendant is convicted, the court determines the appropriate sentence as a punishment. In addition to the sentence, a conviction can also have other consequences, known as collateral consequences of criminal charges. These can include impacts on employment, housing, and other areas of an individual's life. A minor conviction is a warning conviction that does not affect the defendant but serves as a warning.A person's history of convictions is known as their antecedents or "previous" in the United Kingdom and "priors" in the United States and Australia.

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1. convictions

   Convictions refer to firmly held beliefs or principles that guide an individual's thoughts, decisions, or actions. It can also refer to being found guilty of a crime in a court of law.

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1. Convictions

   Convictions is an episode from the third season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.

How to pronounce Convictions?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Convictions in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Convictions in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Convictions in a Sentence

1. Susan Collins:

   It seems to me the prosecution built a pretty strong case so I'm not really surprised at those convictions.

2. Paula Barrios:

   (It) is the first time a national court has recognized and established state troops were responsible for subjecting women, the majority indigenous women in this case, to sexual slavery and exploitation and that sexual violence was used as a weapon of war, this ruling sets a very important example and precedent for criminal proceedings and convictions involving sexual violence in conflict that's not only relevant for Guatemala but other countries like Colombia in armed conflict.

3. Albert Einstein:

   It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.

4. James Schwab:

   Records indicate Ricardo Velasquez-Romero also has multiple prior criminal convictions, including those from felony drug and weapons charges.

5. Russell Moore:

   Anyone who cares an iota about religious liberty should denounce this reckless, demagogic rhetoric, the government should close the borders to anyone suspected of even a passing involvement with any radical cell or terrorist network. But the government should not penalize law-abiding people, especially those who are American citizens, for holding their religious convictions.

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