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innocence

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/

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noun

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

Examples :

"Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence."

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noun

Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

Examples :

"In his innocence, he offered the stranger to bring the package to Paris, never suspecting it contained drugs."

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noun

Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

Examples :

"Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance."

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noun

Imbecility; mental deficiency.

Examples :

"The child's innocence was evident in his inability to understand the complicated directions. "