Criminal Conviction
/krɪmɪnəl kənˈvɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal judgment by a court that a person is guilty of a criminal offense.
The defendant's criminal conviction barred him from holding public office.
Forms
- criminal conviction
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Commentary
Typically refers to the final adjudication of guilt following trial or plea; important to distinguish from mere accusation or indictment.
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