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Convict (Noun)

A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison.

Nouns denoting people.

The convict was assigned to the prison's work detail, where he was tasked with cleaning the facility's common areas.
She was a model convict, earning early release after serving only half of her sentence.
During his time in prison, the convict took advantage of educational programs to earn his GED.
After being released from prison, the former convict struggled to find employment due to his criminal record.
The convict's lawyer filed an appeal, claiming that his client's rights had been violated during the trial.

A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense.

Nouns denoting people.

The convict was led away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 10 years in prison.
She had always been drawn to the stories of convicts who had turned their lives around after being released.
The new rehabilitation program aimed to help convicts reintegrate into society by providing them with job training and counseling.
As a former convict himself, the counselor was able to offer a unique perspective and understanding to his clients.
The convict's family had been waiting anxiously outside the courtroom for the verdict, hoping for a lenient sentence.