post-con·vic·tion
| \ ˌpōst-kən-ˈvik-shən \
Legal Definition of post-conviction
: relating to or occurring in the period following conviction
post-conviction review
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“Post-conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/post-conviction. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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