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Convict

Definition

(formal, legal) A person who has been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. Often used in formal or technical contexts to refer to individuals serving a sentence or having a criminal record. Collocates with: of a crime, in a trial, by a jury, to a sentence.

Example Sentences

1The prosecution presented compelling evidence to convict the defendant of the felony.
2Is it possible for a jury to convict someone based solely on circumstantial evidence?
3The appeals court overturned the conviction due to procedural errors during the original trial.
4To convict someone of treason, the prosecution must prove intent to harm national security.
5There is ongoing debate about the ethics of convicting minors as adults for serious crimes.

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