How Do You Spell CONVICTING?

Pronunciation: [kənvˈɪktɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "Convicting" is spelled with a hard "c" followed by the letters "o-n-v-i-c-t-i-n-g." The pronunciation of this word in IPA phonetic transcription is /kənˈvɪktɪŋ/. The first syllable, "con," is pronounced with the vowel sound /ə/ followed by a hard "c" sound. The second syllable, "vict," is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɪ/ and a "t" sound. The final syllable, "ing," is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɪ/ and a "ŋ" sound.

CONVICTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Convicting is a verb that refers to the act of declaring someone guilty of a crime, typically through legal proceedings. It is derived from the word "convict," which is a noun that identifies a person who has been found guilty of a criminal offense. Convicting, therefore, denotes the process of proving a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before a court and securing a formal judgment of guilt.

    When someone is convicted, it means that they have been found guilty of committing a crime and are now subject to the criminal justice system's penalties, such as imprisonment, fines, probation, or community service. The process of convicting involves presenting evidence, examining witnesses, and evaluating testimonies to establish the guilt of the accused based on legal standards and principles.

    Convicting is an integral part of any legal system as it ensures that justice is served by holding individuals accountable for their actions. It protects the rights and safety of society by removing threatening individuals from the community while also aiming to deter others from engaging in criminal behavior.

    The process of convicting varies across different legal systems and jurisdictions, but it typically involves a trial where the prosecution presents evidence and arguments to prove the defendant's guilt, while the defense seeks to refute or cast doubt upon the evidence presented. The decision to convict relies on the judgment of a judge or jury, who consider the law, evidence, and applicable legal principles to make an impartial and fair determination of guilt or innocence.

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Etymology of CONVICTING

The word "convicting" is derived from the verb "convict". The term "convict" comes from the Latin word "convictus", which itself is the past participle of the verb "convincere". "Convincere" is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "vincere" (meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome"). Therefore, "convict" essentially means "to conquer together" or "to overcome with evidence or proof". Consequently, "convicting" refers to the act of proving someone's guilt or finding them guilty of a crime through the presentation of evidence in a court of law.

Similar spelling words for CONVICTING

Conjugate verb Convicting

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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