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conviction
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A quick definition of conviction:
A conviction is when a judge or jury decides that someone is guilty of a crime they were accused of. It's like saying that the person did something wrong and they have to be punished for it.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A conviction is when a person is found guilty of a crime by a court of law.
Example: John was arrested for stealing a car. After a trial, he was found guilty and received a conviction for grand theft auto.
Explanation: In this example, John was found guilty of a crime and received a conviction. This means that he was officially declared by the court to have committed the crime he was accused of.