Persuasion

The act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination.

The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced.

A creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all persuasions are agreed.

The power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness.

That which persuades; a persuasive.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action