Convict in part

[waltherp38]

Reading "The Economist" I found this expression: "Ken Lay, boss of Enron, was convicted in part because of upbeat public statements he made...".

What does it mean the expression: "convict in part" ?

Thank you in advance,

Francesco.

 

[Elwintee]

Reading "The Economist" I found this expression: "Ken Lay, boss of Enron, was convicted in part because of upbeat public statements he made...".

What does it mean the expression: "convict in part" ?

Thank you in advance,

Francesco.

It's means the same as 'partly'. There were a number of reasons for his conviction, and one (a part) of them was his upbeat public statements.

 

[waltherp38]

I appreciate it!