convicted
Americanadjective
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proven or declared guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial.
One of the men posing as a contractor turned out to be a convicted drug trafficker.
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impressed with a sense of guilt.
The convicted sinner feels his danger and his need of forgiveness, and is moved to prayer.
verb
Other Word Forms
- half-convicted adjective
- self-convicted adjective
- unconvicted adjective
Etymology
Origin of convicted
Example Sentences
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A government notice said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing ordered releases of more than 7,300 prisoners convicted under legislation forbidding "financing of terrorism" and harbouring or arranging transport for "any terrorist group".
From Barron's
She was convicted in December 2021, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Two Los Angeles protesters were convicted late Friday of stalking a U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
He was convicted in July after a six-week trial and made two unsuccessful appeals, denied a new trial only a week ago.
From Los Angeles Times
They were convicted on espionage charges which their families have always condemned as fabricated.
From Barron's
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