CEFR B2

convict

Translation

有罪にする / 有罪判決を下す / 有罪とする

Meaning

As a verb, convict means to decide or prove in court that someone is guilty of a crime. The usual pattern is convict someone of something. Do not confuse it with convince, which means make someone believe something.

Examples

  • 陪審は彼を窃盗で有罪としました。
    The jury convicted him of theft.
  • 検察は彼女を詐欺で有罪にするだけの証拠を示せませんでした。
    Prosecutors failed to convict her of fraud.