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1convict
adjective con·vict \kən-ˈvikt\
Definition of CONVICT
archaic : having been convicted
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First Known Use of CONVICT
14th century
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2convict
verb con·vict \kən-ˈvikt\
law : to prove that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law
Full Definition of CONVICT
transitive verb
1
: to find or prove to be guilty
2
: to convince of error or sinfulness
intransitive verb
: to find a defendant guilty
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Origin of CONVICT
Middle English, from Anglo-French convicter, from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere to refute, convict
First Known Use: 14th century
3convict
noun con·vict \ˈkän-ˌvikt\
: a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sent to prison
Full Definition of CONVICT
1
: a person convicted of and under sentence for a crime
2
: a person serving a usually long prison sentence
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First Known Use of CONVICT
15th century
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CONVICT Defined for Kids
1convict
verb con·vict \kən-ˈvikt\
con·vict·edcon·vict·ing
Definition of CONVICT for Kids
: to prove or find guilty
2convict
noun con·vict \ˈkän-ˌvikt\
Definition of CONVICT for Kids
: a person serving a prison sentence
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