Conviction
"Conviction" is a noun that has two main meanings: 1. In the context of law, a conviction is the formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. 2. In a more general sense, a conviction is a firmly held belief or opinion. It's a strong persuasion or belief in something that one is willing to stand by, often without needing proof or evidence.