/komˈbikto/
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Translation
convict; convicted
Word origin
From Latin convictus, past participle of convincere ('to prove wrong, to convict'), from con- (intensive) plus vincere ('to conquer'). The same root gives English 'convince' and 'convict'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- convictus
- English cognates
- convince, convict
Grammar
Feminineconvicta
Masc pluralconvictos
Fem pluralconvictas
Examples
declarado .
The man was found guilty by the jury.
condena.
The convict served ten years of his sentence.
, .
Once convicted, he lost the right to vote.
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Did you know that convict wrote a book in prison?
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The convicted woman requested a review of her case.
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