convict: 意味と定義

Law To find or prove (someone) guilty of an offense or crime, especially by the verdict of a court: The jury convicted the defendant of manslaughter.

To show or declare to be blameworthy; condemn: His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity.

To make aware of one's sinfulness or guilt.

To return a verdict of guilty in a court: "We need jurors . . . who will not convict merely because they are suspicious” ( Scott Turow).

Law A person found or declared guilty of an offense or crime.

Law A person serving a sentence of imprisonment.

Archaic Found guilty; convicted.