Convicts
/ˈkɒnvɪkts/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons who have been legally found guilty of a crime and sentenced.
The prison houses over 500 convicts serving long-term sentences.
Forms
- convict
- convicted
- convicting
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Commentary
"Convicts" as a noun typically refers to individuals convicted of crimes; in legal drafting, ensure clarity whether referring to convicted persons generally or in correctional contexts.
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