Conviction and Proof

Conviction

Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

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Proof and conviction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proof" instead a noun "Conviction".

Nearby Words: convict, convicted, convicting

Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

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Conviction and proof are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conviction" instead a noun "Proof".

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

original	original conviction	original proof
actual	actual conviction	actual proof
real	real conviction	real proof
great	great conviction	great proof
Other adjectives: little, absolute, new, final, apparent, eventual.

Conviction by Counterfactual Clue: used in-story when Quentyn's "proof" that the human coins were fake turned out to be a research failure on his part, but it fooled the bad guy (who didn't know any better) anyway.

Source: Webcomic / Tales of the Questor
We must remember always that accusation is not proof and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law.

Source: Useful Notes / Joseph McCarthy
A variation in the final season The scheme pulled by McNulty and Lester is based on a fictional and fabricated case intended to attract funds towards police work and judicial coverage and then divert the efforts against Stanfield, because Marlo's conviction is just a matter of getting proof.

Source: Series / The Wire

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