The conviction
Example: Her conviction in justice helped her fight for fairness.
Definition
"The conviction" in philosophy refers to a firmly held belief or opinion that a person considers to be true, often guiding their thoughts and actions. It represents a deep sense of certainty and commitment to a particular idea or principle.
Etymology
The word "conviction" comes from the Latin 'convictio,' meaning 'a convincing' or 'proof.' Originally used in legal contexts to denote a formal declaration of guilt, it evolved to express strong personal beliefs. Did you know? Over time, "conviction" shifted from legal to philosophical use, emphasizing inner certainty rather than external judgment.
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"The conviction" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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