Definitions for innocence
ˈɪn ə sənsin·no·cence

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. artlessness, innocence, ingenuousness, naturalness(noun)

   the quality of innocent naivete

2. purity, pureness, sinlessness, innocence, whiteness(noun)

   the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

3. innocence(noun)

   a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense

   "the trial established his innocence"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. innocence(Noun)

   Absence of responsibility for a crime.

   Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.

   Etymology: innocence, from innocens.

2. innocence(Noun)

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

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

   Etymology: innocence, from innocens.

3. innocence(Noun)

   Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

   Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.

   Etymology: innocence, from innocens.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Innocence(noun)

   the state or quality of being innocent; freedom from that which is harmful or infurious; harmlessness

2. Innocence(noun)

   the state or quality of being morally free from guilt or sin; purity of heart; blamelessness

3. Innocence(noun)

   the state or quality of being not chargeable for, or guilty of, a particular crime or offense; as, the innocence of the prisoner was clearly shown

4. Innocence(noun)

   simplicity or plainness, bordering on weakness or silliness; artlessness; ingenuousness

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1. Innocence

   Innocence is a term used to indicate a lack of guilt, with respect to any kind of crime, sin, or wrongdoing. In a legal context, innocence refers to the lack of legal guilt of an individual, with respect to a crime.

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1. innocence

   The feeling and quality of being innocent.

   Parents would rather their children retain their innocence until they reach a level of maturity when they start to naturally question.

   Submitted by MaryC on June 7, 2016  

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How to pronounce innocence?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of innocence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of innocence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of innocence in a Sentence

1. Mehmet Murat ildan:

   As long as you stay as a good hearted person, you will keep the innocence in your face.

2. New Jersey:

   Aside from an ongoing Ethics Committee probe, the legal cloud over Menendez appears to be lifting. But he still faces political headwinds in his bid this year for a third Senate term and in his purported attempt to retain the committee post. Menendez’s net approval rating among registered voters has fallen 20 points since the start of 2017 -- the biggest decline of any senator up for 2018 reelection, according to a recent Morning Consult poll based on a survey from October through December 2017. New Jersey voters will continue to be reminded of Menendez's dishonest schemes as the election approaches in November, Republican National Committee spokesman Bob Salera recently said. If Menendez indeed reclaims his top post on the foreign relations committee, he would push aside Maryland New Jersey Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, who now occupies the ranking-member post. The liberal wing of New Jersey Democratic also has expressed concern about Menendez’s return, considering he’s regarded as more moderate than Ben Cardin. Menendez, the son of Cuban immigrants, did not support former President Barack Obama’s efforts to improve diplomatic relations with the Cuban government or the Iran nuclear deal, brokered by the Obama administration. Federal prosecutors decided two weeks ago not to retry Menendez on corruption charges, after their case ended last fall in a hung jury. Menendez, 64, was charged with trading his political influence for gifts and campaign contributions from Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen. He denied the allegations all along. The prosecutors ’ decision ended Menendez and Melgen’s 11-week trial and their roughly five-year investigation. From the very beginning, I never wavered in my innocence and my belief that justice would prevail, Menendez said after prosecutors dropped the case. I am grateful that the Department of Justice has taken the time to re-evaluate its case and come to the appropriate conclusion. However, The New Jersey Democratic senator also issued a warning last year to those who were eager to replace The New Jersey Democratic senator in the Senate. To those who were digging my political grave so they could jump into my seat, I know who you are and I wo n’t forget you.

3. Board Chairman Jack Franks:

   With the charges filed against him, Mr. Acosta can not continue to be an effective member of the County Board, we spoke this morning and I encouraged him to resign. My opinion is not based on his innocence or guilt, which is up to the court to decide, but his ability to represent the citizens of County Board District 5 with these charges being filed.

4. Paul Cambria:

   My client maintains his innocence. So far, everything that we've been given from a physical evidence standpoint is consistent with what he says, and not consistent with forcible intercourse.

5. Theodore McCarrick:

   While I have absolutely no recollection of this reported abuse, and believe in my innocence, I am sorry for the pain the person who brought the charges has gone through.

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