convict
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adjective \kən-ˈvikt\Definition of CONVICT
archaic : having been convicted
First Known Use of CONVICT
14th century
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2con·vict
verb \kən-ˈvikt\Definition of CONVICT
transitive verb
1
: to find or prove to be guilty
2
: to convince of error or sinfulness
intransitive verb
: to find a defendant guilty
See Examples of CONVICT
- There is sufficient evidence to convict.
- He was convicted in federal court.
- The jury convicted them on three counts of fraud.
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Origin of CONVICT
Middle English, from Anglo-French convicter, from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere to refute, convict
First Known Use: 14th century
3con·vict
noun \ˈkän-ˌvikt\Definition of CONVICT
1
: a person convicted of and under sentence for a crime
2
: a person serving a usually long prison sentence
Examples of CONVICT
- <a warning that the three escaped convicts were armed and dangerous>
First Known Use of CONVICT
15th century
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