1. strong beliefs or opinions that someone is certain about
Usage: plural of conviction
2. formal declarations that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law
Usage: legal context; plural of conviction

Examples

• She held strong convictions about environmental protection.
• His religious convictions guided his daily decisions.
• The politician stood by her convictions despite criticism.
• The defendant had three prior convictions for theft.
• His criminal convictions prevented him from getting the job.
• The jury's convictions were based on solid evidence.
• Her moral convictions wouldn't allow her to lie.