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convicted

/kənˈvɪktɪd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who has been found guilty of a crime or offense and has been formally sentenced by a court.

    - "John was convicted of theft and sent to prison."
    - "The convicted criminal was given a second chance after serving his sentence."
Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈvɪktɪd/



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Synonyms

disapprove , sentence
Rhymes
Words rhyming with convicted
reprieves , conceives , surmises , prieves
Homophones
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  1. convict (en) : A person who has been found guilty of a crime or offense and has been formally sentenced by a court.

  2. convict (en) : To prove the guilt of (someone) in a court of law

Variants
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convict , convicted , convicting , convicts
Forms
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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'convict' is 'convicted'. There are no other known forms of this word.

Etymology
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From Old French convicter, meaning 'to accuse, reprove, or rebuke'. The word has roots in the Latin word convictus, which means 'reproved, blamed, or convicted'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'convicted felon' is often used to refer to someone who has been convicted of a serious crime, such as a violent crime or a property crime.

  2. In some jurisdictions, a person who has been convicted of a crime may be barred from holding certain types of jobs or from owning firearms.

  3. The term 'convicted' is also used in the context of scientific research, where it refers to data that has been verified and found to be accurate.

Related Concepts
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  1. Sentencing: The legal process of imposing a sentence on a person who has been found guilty of a crime.

  2. Parole: The supervised release of a prisoner from custody, usually conditional on the person's good behavior.

  3. Probation: A sentence that releases a defendant from the custody of the court, under the supervision of a probation officer, subject to certain conditions.

Culture
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The term 'convicted' carries a negative connotation and is often associated with punishment and rehabilitation. In literature and art, the concept of a 'convicted' person is often used to explore themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the impact of the criminal justice system on individuals and society.

How to Memorize "convicted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person standing in a courtroom, being found guilty by a judge, and being sentenced to prison.
    - Imagine the words 'convicted' and 'criminal' written on a chalkboard, with arrows connecting the two.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'convicted' with the idea of someone being found guilty of a crime and being punished.
    - Think of the word 'convicted' as a synonym for 'criminal'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-I-C-T-E-D to remember the meaning of the word: 'Convicted Offender Not Violating Integrity, Committing Treason, or Escaping Detention'.
    - Remember the phrase 'Caught in the act, now I'm convicted'.

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