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innocence definition

in·no·cence (in′ə səns)

noun

  1. the quality or state of being innocent; specif.,
    1. freedom from sin or moral wrong
    2. freedom from legal guilt
    3. freedom from guile or cunning; simplicity
    4. lack of sophistication; naiveté
    5. harmlessness
    6. ignorance
  2. Archaic an innocent person
  3. ☆ bluet

Etymology: OFr < L innocentia

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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