Associations to the word «Innocence»

Wiktionary

INNOCENCE, noun. Absence of responsibility for a crime.
INNOCENCE, noun. Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.
INNOCENCE, noun. Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

Dictionary definition

INNOCENCE, noun. The quality of innocent naivete.
INNOCENCE, noun. The state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil.
INNOCENCE, noun. A state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; "the trial established his innocence".

Wise words

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