convict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
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condannare
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law
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The jury decided to convict him of the crime.
La giuria ha deciso di condannarlo per il crimine.
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It's difficult to convict someone without strong evidence.
È difficile condannare qualcuno senza prove solide.
1.
detenuto, condannato
a person found guilty of a criminal offense and serving a sentence of imprisonment
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The escaped convict was quickly apprehended by the police.
Il detenuto evaso è stato rapidamente arrestato dalla polizia.
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He spent years as a convict before his release.
Ha trascorso anni come detenuto prima del suo rilascio.