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It can bring conviction (5)

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I believe the answer is:

trial

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'conviction' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'it can' is the wordplay.
'it' becomes ''t' (abbreviation. e.g. in 'tis).
'can' becomes 'rial' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
't'+'rial'='TRIAL'

'bring' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for trial that I've seen before include "Troublesome thing; test" , "Ordeal or court case" , "pain in the neck" , "Court appearance on charge - it's an ordeal" , "Court examination; test" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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