innocence

(ĭnˈə-səns)

1. The state, quality, or virtue of being innocent, as:
   a. Freedom from sin, moral wrong, or guilt through lack of knowledge of evil.
   b. Guiltlessness of a specific legal crime or offense.
   c. Freedom from guile, cunning, or deceit; simplicity or artlessness.
   d. Lack of worldliness or sophistication; naiveté.
   e. Lack of knowledge or understanding; ignorance.
   f. Freedom from harmfulness; inoffensiveness.
2. One that is innocent.
3. Botany See blue-eyed Mary.