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innocence
noun in·no·cence \ˈi-nə-sən(t)s\
: the state of being not guilty of a crime or other wrong act
: lack of experience with the world and with the bad things that happen in life
: lack of knowledge about something
Full Definition of INNOCENCE
1
a : freedom from guilt or sin through being unacquainted with evil : blamelessness b : chastity c : freedom from legal guilt of a particular crime or offense d (1) : freedom from guile or cunning : simplicity (2) : lack of worldly experience or sophistication e : lack of knowledge : ignorance <written in entire innocence of the Italian language — E. R. Bentley>
2
: one that is innocent
3
: bluet
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First Known Use of INNOCENCE
14th century
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innocence
noun in·no·cence \ˈi-nə-səns\
Definition of INNOCENCE for Kids
: the quality or state of being free from sin or guilt <The evidence proved his innocence.>
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