Cryptic crossword clue
Firm belief in guilty verdict 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CONVICTION

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The straight part
We know that "Firm belief/Firm belief/guilty verdict /guilty verdict" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firm belief/firm belief/guilty verdict /guilty verdict = conviction.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONVICTION mean?

CONVICTION noun
  1. A firmly held belief.
  2. A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
  3. The state of being found or proved guilty.
  4. The state of being wholly convinced.

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