GRE Word List

CONVICTION

the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law

The meaning of the word conviction is the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law.

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WordMeaning
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
servileof or befitting a menial position
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship