Cryptic crossword clue
Firm belief of criminal’s guilt 10

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

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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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