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How do you spell Conviction?

Correct spelling

conviction

Remember: conVICtion - the C conquers doubt completely, just like in conVINCE.

Why is conviction spelled this way?

From Latin convincere, to conquer completely. CO (intensive) + VINCERE (to conquer). A conviction conquers doubt — whether a legal verdict or a deeply held belief.

Common misspellings of conviction

convitionconvinctionconvicton

Example

Her conviction that education could change lives drove her to become a teacher.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell conviction?+
The correct spelling is "conviction". Remember: conVICtion - the C conquers doubt completely, just like in conVINCE.
Is it convition or conviction?+
The correct spelling is "conviction", not "convition".

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