Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
convict-an-offender
Phrase
kənˈvɪkt æn ˈɒfɛndər
Definition
To formally declare someone guilty of a crime through a legal process.
Examples
- The jury decided to convict the offender based on the evidence presented in court.
- After a lengthy trial, the judge announced that they would convict the offender of theft.
- Many people believe that the justice system should convict offenders swiftly to deter crime.
Meaning
The act of finding someone legally guilty of a crime, generally following a trial or legal hearing.
Synonyms
- Find guilty
- Sentence
- Condemn
- Incriminate
