Definition

1. Noun:
   • A formal legal declaration by a court that a person is guilty of the crime of rape. It is the result of a criminal trial where the evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed rape.

Usage

• The term is a compound noun, specifically a noun phrase, where "rape" modifies "conviction" to specify the type of conviction.
• It is used in legal, journalistic, and formal contexts to discuss judicial outcomes.
• It refers to the final verdict itself, not the process leading to it.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The jury returned a rape conviction after three days of deliberation.
  • He is appealing his rape conviction to a higher court.
  • Statistics show a low rate of rape convictions compared to the number of reported assaults.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be part of larger legal constructs, such as discussing the "overturning of a rape conviction" or the "appeal of a rape conviction."
• It is often discussed in the context of criminal justice reform, focusing on conviction rates and sentencing.

Variants and Related Words

• Rape (n.): The criminal act itself.
• Conviction (n.): A general formal declaration of guilt in a court of law.
• Sexual assault conviction (n.): A broader legal category that may include rape.

Synonyms

• Guilty verdict for rape
• Finding of guilt for rape

Notes

• "Rape conviction" is a fixed legal term. It is important to use it with precision and sensitivity due to the serious nature of the crime.
• Do not confuse with "rape accusation" or "rape charge," which refer to allegations, not a proven legal finding.

Noun

1. conviction for rape