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convictions

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of affirming or acknowledging something to be true or valid.

    - "After the evidence was presented, the jury delivered their convictions."
    - "The defendant's convictions were based on false testimony."
  • Noun

    A firmly held belief or opinion.

    - "Her convictions led her to become an activist."
    - "Despite the evidence, he stood firm in his convictions."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with convictions
conventions , devotions , preventions
Variants
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conviction , convictions , the courage of her convictions , the courage of his convictions , the courage of one's convictions , the courage of their convictions
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'conviccioun' meaning 'agreement, settlement,' from 'convier,' meaning 'to come together.'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'conviction' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the verdict of a jury or the finding of guilt by a judge.

  2. In psychology, 'convictions' can also refer to a person's belief in their own abilities or skills.

  3. The word 'conviction' comes from the Latin word 'convictus,' meaning 'beaten together,' which originally referred to a group of people who had been beaten together in punishment.

Related Concepts
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  1. Beliefs: Convictions are closely related to beliefs, as they represent strongly held opinions or ideas.

  2. Values: Convictions often reflect a person's core values and principles.

Quotes
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  1. It was his "conviction" that if the words in the story were blurred because of the author's insensitivity, carelessness, or sentimentality, then the story suffered from a tremendous handicap.

    - Raymond Carver,{it}The Story and Its Writer{/it}, edited by Ann Charters,1987

  2. She spoke in … the voice which people often used to express their deepest "convictions" …

    - Paula Fox,{it}A Servant's Tale{/it},1984

  3. … a perfect example, I told Bobby, … why Realtors have to be prepared to work holidays. "Well, yeah," he said, utterly without "conviction".

    - Jane Smiley,{it}Good Faith{/it},2003

  4. Certainly the basis of our democracy is the "conviction" of the worth of the individual.

    - Robert Penn Warren,{it}Democracy and Poetry{/it},(1975) 1976
Culture
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In literature and art, 'convictions' often represent deeply held beliefs or values that drive characters to take action. In music, 'convictions' can refer to the strong emotions expressed in a performance.

How to Memorize "convictions"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of agreeing or acknowledging something to be true. Picture yourself in a courtroom, nodding your head in agreement as the jury delivers its verdict.
    - Imagine a person holding firmly to their beliefs, even in the face of opposition.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'convictions' with the idea of deeply held beliefs or opinions.
    - Connect the word to the idea of agreement or acknowledgement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-I-C-T-I-O-N-S to remember the definition: 'Convictions are deeply held Opinions, Values, Ideas, Beliefs, and Thoughts.'

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