The conviction
Example: The conviction strengthens belief in the decision
Definition
"The conviction" refers to a firmly held belief or opinion that strongly influences a person's thoughts or actions. It signifies a deep certainty or confidence in the truth or validity of an idea, often motivating commitment or determination in decisions and behaviors.
Etymology
The word "conviction" originates from the Latin word 'convictionem,' meaning 'a convicting or convincing.' It evolved through Old French 'conviction' before entering English in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The term originally related to the act of proving guilt in law, but over time it expanded to mean a strong belief or certainty.
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"The conviction" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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