CONVICT Meaning and
Definition
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The term "convict" refers to an individual who has been officially found guilty of committing a crime through a verdict rendered by a court of law. It is typically used as a noun to describe a person who has been convicted and sentenced for their unlawful behavior. A convict has undergone a trial in which evidence was presented and a judgement was passed, concluding that the person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
When someone is convicted, they may face various consequences depending on the nature and severity of their offense, ranging from fines and probation to imprisonment or even capital punishment in some jurisdictions. As a convict, the person is legally bound to fulfill the terms of their sentence, which often includes time spent in prison, participation in rehabilitation programs, or certain restrictions on their personal liberties.
In addition to its noun form, "convict" can also be used as a verb to describe the action of finding someone guilty of a crime and passing judgment upon them. It reflects the process by which a person is officially declared a convict after being subjected to a fair trial, where the prosecution and defense present their cases, and a jury or judge evaluates the evidence and reaches a decision. The term "convict" is fundamental in legal and criminal justice systems, distinguishing individuals who have been lawfully determined to have committed a crime and been held accountable for their actions.
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• To prove or find guilty of a crime charged; to convince of sin; to show or prove to be false.
• A person proved guilty of a crime by a court of justice; a felon.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CONVICT
The word "convict" comes from the Latin word "convictus", which is the past participle of the verb "convincere". "Convincere" is composed of "con-" meaning "together" and "vincere" meaning "to conquer". The original meaning of "convictus" in Latin was "to conquer completely" or "to overcome". Over time, this word evolved and began to be used to refer to individuals who had been proven guilty or convicted of a crime. Thus, the modern meaning of "convict" as a noun is someone who has been proven guilty in a court of law, and as a verb it refers to the act of finding someone guilty of a crime.
Idioms with the word CONVICT
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convict of (something)
The idiom "convict of (something)" refers to the act of finding someone guilty or proving someone's guilt in a court of law for a specific offense or wrongdoing. It implies that the person has been officially declared or determined to be guilty and may face punishment or consequences as a result.
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convict someone of something
The idiomatic phrase "convict someone of something" refers to the act of finding a person guilty or proving their guilt for a particular offense or wrongdoing through a legal process, typically through a court trial. It implies the formal declaration of someone's guilt and often results in a punishment or sentence being imposed on the individual.
Similar spelling words for CONVICT
- Convocate,
- conduct,
- Convoked,
- convector,
- confect,
- konvict,
- confectio,
- compact,
- convert,
- contact,
- concoct,
- conflict,
- connect,
- convicted,
- coinfect,
- gunfought,
- convent,
- confict,
- convicts,
- convection,
- ex-convict,
- conviction,
- convect.
Conjugate verb Convict
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