convict — a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
Korean meaning: 유죄 판결을 받고 감옥에 수감된 죄수
Korean pronunciation: **컨**빅트
Example Sentences
- The former CEO was convicted of embezzling millions from the company's pizza fund.
- DNA evidence helped convict the burglar who left his sandwich at the crime scene.
- The convict spent his time in prison learning to code and eventually became a successful app developer.
convict
NOUN//ˈkɑːnvɪkt//
a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison
The convict stands in orange uniform after receiving his prison sentence
The convict's fate is strict and easy to predict!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convictus', the past participle of 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome' or 'to prove guilty'. The word combines the prefix 'con-' (with/together) and 'vincere' (to conquer/overcome).
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📝Examples
“The former CEO was convicted of embezzling millions from the company's pizza fund.”
“DNA evidence helped convict the burglar who left his sandwich at the crime scene.”
“The convict spent his time in prison learning to code and eventually became a successful app developer.”
“Without solid evidence, it's difficult to convict someone of a crime.”
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