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Convicted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Convicted means being found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It refers to the legal judgment declaring someone responsible for an offense, often resulting in punishment.

convicted

/kənˈvɪktɪd/ /kənˈvɪktɪd/

Definition:

Found guilty of a crime by a court of law.

Synonyms:

condemned, sentenced, adjudged, pronounced guilty

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

acquitted, exonerated

Common Collocations:

convicted criminal, convicted felon, convicted of murder, convicted in court

Derivatives:

conviction, convicting

Usage Tips:

Use "convicted" as an adjective for someone found guilty or as the past tense of "convict."

Common Phrases:

convicted felon, beyond a reasonable doubt, serve time

Etymology:

From Latin "convictus," past participle of "convincere," meaning to prove or overcome decisively.

Examples:

  • 1. He was convicted of theft last year.
  • 2. The jury convicted the defendant after hours of deliberation.
  • 3. She felt relieved when the corrupt official was finally convicted.
  • 4. A convicted criminal may lose certain civil rights.

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