Synonyms for "conviction"

Here are some synonyms for "conviction," broken down by the nuances of its meaning:

For a strong belief or firm opinion:

• Belief
• Certainty
• Confidence
• Assurance
• Persuasion
• Principle
• Tenet
• Credo
• Doctrine
• View
• Opinion (though "conviction" implies a stronger, more deeply held opinion)
• Faith (especially in a moral or religious sense)
• Sentiment

For the state of being convinced/found guilty in a legal sense:

• Verdict (specifically the jury's decision)
• Sentence (the punishment, often following conviction)
• Judgment
• Finding (of guilt)

For the quality of being convincing or speaking with certainty:

• Clarity (of thought, leading to conviction in speech)
• Decisiveness
• Firmness
• Passion
• Earnestness
• Resolve
• Doggedness (if it's about holding onto a belief despite challenges)