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Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhn-vik-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪk ʃən

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Définition of convictions

Origin :
  • "those ideas which one believes to be true," 1883, plural of conviction.
  • noun belief, opinion
  • noun guilty sentence; assurance
Example sentences :
  • Such have been, and are, my convictions, and upon them I shall act.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • It was all in vain, he confesses; he could not alter the convictions of the Empress.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • It is wise, and may be useful, on all proper occasions, to avow our convictions.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • But if I had Beaufort Court, my convictions would be all the other way.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I've always said that the Tories have the courage of the Liberals' convictions!
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "Oh, you might just as well have the courage of your convictions," said she.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Get convictions upon this subject which will compel you to do.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • What I did, I actually did against all my convictions at the time.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Are they not rather faithful to their convictions, however wrong they may be?
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • I have told you my convictions––I am convinced I should be doing wrong to both of us to stay.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

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